Geopolitical tensions escalate as Soviet pilots fly from Alaska, while a Greenville facility produces aircraft for Taiwan.
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Updated Aug 25
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Geopolitical tensions escalate as Soviet pilots fly from Alaska, while a Greenville facility produces aircraft for Taiwan.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Soviet Union closes border with US after Alaska becomes part of the US.1 source
- A swim undertaken in 1987 successfully crossed from the US into the Soviet Union.Sub-event
Soviet pilots move planes from Alaska amid rising tensions with China.1 source
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The entities involved
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Soviet Union
former country in Eurasia (1922–1991)
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Alaska
state of the United States of America