A question of security: Keeping a close eye on Russia

IN 1898 the Skibbereen Eagle newspaper famously warned the Czar of Russia that it was keeping an eye on him.

A question of security: Keeping a close eye on Russia
Thu, 12 Feb, 2015 - 00:00
Editorial

Fast-forward to 2015 and the Russians still need watching.

On January 28 last, two Russian Tu-95 bombers, equipped with nuclear warheads, came within 80km of Ireland’s coast.

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