Russia's expanding military presence, from Vietnam to Latin America, is reviving Cold War-style tensions with the U.S.
State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki confirmed Thursday that the U.S. is pressing Vietnam to bar Russian military aircraft from refueling at the former American base at Cam Ranh Bay, while a U.S. commander raised concerns about Russia's military activities in the Western Hemisphere.
As Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses the U.S. of meddling in his backyard by backing the government of Ukraine against pro-Russian separatists, the U.S. is protesting Russia's far-flung displays of military strength.