U.S. to help rescue Russian mini-sub
The story says Japan is also being asked to help, but I think the most heartening thing in what could still turn out to be a tragedy is that Russia actually asked for help, and seems to have asked quickly, and is allowing the U.S. to fly closer to Kamchatka than it ever has.
For those of us who remember the Cold War, such a turn of events is something to behold.
Apart from the political side of things, the story is particularly poignant after the sinking of the Kursk, so my thoughts and prayers to the crew and their families for a successful rescue.
Posted by Terry Oglesby at August 5, 2005 10:14 AM