It is said that on an unusual day, three NATO warplanes quietly crossed Romanian airspace and headed straight for Ukraine. The operation was not just a show of strength, but more like practicing archery in Russia's backyard. These arrows, especially that F-35, are not only stealthy, but also extremely sharp.
This move undoubtedly sends a clear signal to Russia: we can come closer and see more clearly. And the F-35, which is known as the "eye" of the battlefield, played a vital role in this exercise. Not only can it go behind enemy lines without being detected, but it can also transmit back every detail of the battlefield in real time. Such an ability undoubtedly puts the opponent under pressure.
Russia is also not slow to react. Putin has apparently realized that it will be difficult to confront NATO by relying on Russian power alone. So, he began to look forward to a helping hand from the east. And the "East" here naturally refers to China first. After all, in the current international situation, the cooperation between China and Russia is getting closer and closer, and the two countries interact frequently in the military, energy, diplomatic and other fields.
Behind this military exercise is the enormous pressure and complex relationship of international politics. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's remarks at the hearing undoubtedly sent a signal to the outside world: NATO does not rule out the possibility of war with Russia. Such a statement not only shocked the international community, but also made Russia feel unprecedented pressure.
And the remarks of the French ** Macron have added a fire to this game of international politics. Although his remarks have triggered a series of repercussions and controversies, they also reflect different voices within NATO. This internal disagreement has undoubtedly given Russia a glimmer of life.
Technology also plays an important role in this seemingly political contest. The appearance of the F-35 is not only a demonstration of NATO's military strength, but also a major challenge to the Russian air defense system. The aircraft's distributed aperture combat system allows it to be at home on the battlefield, allowing it to complete precise strikes against enemy targets without exposing itself.
And for Russia, how to effectively counter such a high-tech ** is a problem that they must face. Russia's air defense system, although no less advanced, is still at risk of being broken through in the face of fifth-generation fighters like the F-35.
With this NATO exercise, the skies over Ukraine seem to have become even tighter. The international situation has also become more complicated by the game between these major powers. In the future, how this chess game will develop is really difficult. However, one thing is certain: the contest of technology and the wrestling of international politics will be the two major themes that cannot be ignored in international relations in the coming period.