"Russia and China's Joint Naval Operation off Alaska Raises Tensions"

Russia and China conducted a joint naval operation near the coast of Alaska, which the US deemed "highly provocative" amid the war in Ukraine. Eleven Russian and Chinese ships approached the Aleutian Islands but did not enter US waters. The fleets were monitored by four US destroyers and P-8 Poseidon aircraft. The incident, unprecedented for Alaska and the US, highlights the growing authoritarian aggression led by Beijing and Moscow. US Senator Dan Sullivan called for a stronger response and increased defense assets for Alaska. The exact details of the operation are still being declassified.