We should bolster Alaskan defenses

Return Alaska to Russia?

A month ago, such lunacy wasn’t news worthy, but after Russia shockingly invaded Ukraine, anything is possible.

The assault on Ukraine has been massive and brutal. Civilians continue to be targeted and thousands have been killed. Apartment complexes, stores, and nuclear power plants are being bombed and hospitals, orphanages and children’s theaters are being shelled. Just as worrisome is Vladimir Putin threatens to use nuclear weapons.

The game changer may be Russia’s hypersonic missiles which fly more than five times the speed of sound. They can maneuver in mid-flight...