Russian criticism as US aircraft carrier joins NATO exercises in Norway

The USS Gerald R. Ford, along with Carrier Air Wing 8 and its escorts, has made its first port call in Oslo, Norway, as part of its first global deployment. The visit prompted comments from Russian officials who called it "illogical and harmful." The carrier is expected to operate north of the Arctic Circle, and its visit is seen as a clear expression of the security guarantees provided by NATO. Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram said, "This is Norway's security."