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This is only because of the immense respect Putin has for American leadership, power, and resolve.
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http://www.state.gov/t/isn/4791.htm
Agreement Between the Government of The United States of America and the Government of The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Prevention of Incidents On and Over the High Seas
Signed at Moscow May 25, 1972
Entered into force May 25, 1972
Article IV
Commanders of aircraft of the Parties shall use the greatest caution and prudence in approaching aircraft and ships of the other Party operating on and over the high seas, in particular, ships engaged in launching or landing aircraft, and in the interest of mutual safety shall not permit: simulated attacks by the simulated use of weapons against aircraft and ships, or performance of various aerobatics over ships, or dropping various objects near them in such a manner as to be hazardous to ships or to constitute a hazard to navigation.
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Let’s not get our knickers in a knot. As RJM points out, this isn’t anything new.
http://www.navytimes.com/story/military/2016/04/13/why-navy-didnt-shoot-down-russian-jets/83000858/
Google can probably find other incidents.
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