US Deploys Warships in Response to China and Russia's Naval Patrol near Alaska: WSJ

The US deployed four navy warships and aircraft after 11 Russian and Chinese ships conducted joint patrols near the Alaskan coast, although they never entered US territorial waters. The move is seen as highly provocative given the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and tensions around Taiwan. The US Northern Command confirmed the operation, stating that it was conducted to assure the defense of the United States and Canada. Alaska's Republican Senators emphasized the importance of the state's role in national defense and territorial sovereignty. The Chinese embassy stated that the patrol was part of an annual cooperation plan and not targeted at any third party. This is not the first time such an incursion has occurred, with a similar operation taking place in 2022.