Admiral Griff said that the basic Russian goal is the expansion of its power and influence by the creation of subservient regimes which they have done along the southern flank of the Mediterranean. “If they succeed in entrenching themselves in this area of vital concern,” he said, “they will create a totally different situation for the Western allies.” He predicted, however, that NATO would cope successfully with this challenge as it had with all others since the end of World War II.
JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century. Keep our journalism strong by joining us in supporting independent, award-winning reporting.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
