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U.S. Response and Rising Tensions
The escalating presence of Chinese and Russian military assets in the Bering Sea has alarmed the U.S. government, leading to increased surveillance and enforcement activities in the region. Recent interceptions of Chinese and Russian vessels near Alaska signal mounting concerns over the military collaboration between these two powers.
Tensions escalated further in September, when a Russian Su-35 fighter jet confronted a U.S. aircraft over the Bering Sea. This encounter illustrates the growing military stakes in the region, where control over the Northern Sea Route transcends mere shipping; it is intricately tied to access to the region's bountiful resources.