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Russian President Vladimir Putin, May 1, 2015

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May 4, 2015

US Officials Reveal Russia Increasing Control Over Militants in Ukraine

By Bradley Klapper and Ken Dilanian, AP

American officials briefed on intelligence from the region say Russia has significantly deepened its command and control of the militants in eastern Ukraine in recent months, leading the U.S. to quietly introduce a new term: “combined Russian-separatist forces.”

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Swedish soldiers training, Aug. 25, 2013

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May 4, 2015

Nations Around Baltic Sea Increasing Defense Spending

By Charles Duxbury, Christina Zander, and Juhana Rossi, Wall Street Journal

After Russia grabbed a piece of the Black Sea coast from Ukraine and ramped up its marine and air force exercises on and over the Baltic, the other eight countries with a piece of that sea’s shoreline have realized that this backwater isn’t as placid as it was.

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Russian missile cruiser Peter the Great, June 28, 2003

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May 1, 2015

China and Russia Announce First Joint Naval Exercise in the Mediterranean

By Jane Perlez, New York Times

The Chinese Navy will hold joint exercises with Russia in the Mediterranean in May, China’s Defense Ministry said Thursday, a further indication of the closer ties between the two countries and of the navy’s increasing ambitions.

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Gen. Philip Breedlove, July 1, 2014

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Apr 30, 2015

Commander of US Military in Europe Sees Signs of Russia Preparing Another Offensive

By Philip Breedlove, EUCOM

Compared to just one year ago, Europe faces a very different, and much more challenging security environment.one with significant, lasting implications for U.S. national security interests.

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Members of France's 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment, July 14, 2013

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Apr 30, 2015

France to Boost Defense Spending to Fight Terrorism

By NBC News and Voice of America

From NBC News:  France will increase its defense budget by 3.8 billion euros ($4.2 billion) over four years from 2016 to ensure the army can tackle problems at home and maintain missions abroad, notably in Africa and the Middle East, President Francois Hollande said.

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Chief of the Russian General Staff General Valery Gerasimov, Nov. 9, 2012

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Apr 28, 2015

Russia Threatens NATO Over Missile Shield

By Paul Sonne, Wall Street Journal

Russia’s top general warned European countries planning to host installations for a U.S.-led missile-defense shield that Russian forces would be forced to target them.

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Prime Minister David Cameron and President Barack Obama, Sept. 4, 2014

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Apr 28, 2015

Allies Worried About Britain’s Drift From Global Stage

By Steven Erlanger, New York Times

Its military reach has diminished. It has played little role in confronting Russia over Ukraine and strictly limited its response to crises in the Middle East and Africa.

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Finnish missile boat Tornio, July 10, 2012

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Apr 28, 2015

Finnish Navy Fires Depth Charges at Suspected Submarine Near Helsinki

By Andrew Marszal, Telegraph

Finland has fired warning shots at a suspected foreign submarine off the coast of Helsinki in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

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Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, April 23, 2015

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Apr 27, 2015

A Challenge in the South for NATO

By Jim Hoagland, Washington Post

[T]he turmoil sweeping the southern and eastern shores of the Mediterranean today threatens to transform Europe’s strategic outlook on security matters.

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Italian frigate Carlo Bergamini, Oct. 25, 2011

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Apr 27, 2015

Italy’s New Defense White Paper Calls for Military Leadership in the Mediterranean

By Tom Kington, Defense News

Italy’s new defense white paper, its first in 13 years and which calls for Italian military leadership in the Mediterranean, has made a timely debut just as European leaders debate how to combat trafficking in the region.

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