The Pentagon says it is suspending exercises and other activities with the Russian military, in light of Moscow’s military involvement in Ukraine.
A Pentagon spokesman, Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby, said Monday evening that the U.S. military has “put on hold” all military-to-military engagements, including bilateral meetings, port visits and planning conferences.
Kirby said the Pentagon values the relationship it has developed with the Russian military in the last few years, to reduce the risk of military miscalculation.
He said the U.S. calls on Russian forces in the Crimea region of Ukraine to return to their bases.
(AP)
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Wow. When Obama said they were gonna go toe to toe with Russia over Ukraine he really meant it!
Commenter No. 1: I don’t think President Obama said anything about going toe to toe with Russia. Perhaps you are going toe to toe with the facts.