Russia to revive long-range bomber patrols

MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin said Friday that he had ordered the military to resume regular long-range flights of strategic bombers, a show of Russia’s resurgent military power which comes amid a chill in relations with the United States. “I have made a decision to resume regular flights of Russian strategic aviation,” Putin said in televised remarks.

The announcement comes amid a growing chill in the U.S.-Russian relations, strained over Washington’s criticism of Russia’s democracy record, Moscow’s strong criticism of U.S. missile "defense" plans next door to Russia and differences over global crises.

One wonders - Is there any way to just shut him up for just 16 more months?