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6th Fleet Commander Lt. Gen. Lisa Franchetti emphasized in the statement: “In a period of these challenges, our continued presence on the European stage is more important than ever, as precautionary measures are taken to protect the health of our strength. ” In the statement, the lieutenant general also stressed that the United States is “committed to promoting regional security and stability” and also pays attention to building confidence and “strengthening Arctic preparedness capacity.” In addition to the three American torpedo destroyers, one of the British Navy ships is also involved in military operations.
The United States Navy announced that the military exercise was also notified to the Russian Defense Department on May 1, “to avoid possible misunderstandings, risk mitigation and escalation due to inattention.”
An analyst for The Washington Times noted that, for the first time since the mid-1980s, American warships have entered the Barents Sea area near Russia’s borders. Other analysts recall that a few days ago, a senior US State Department official who requested anonymity reported in a conference call that Washington-accredited foreign journalists said the United States wanted to pay more attention to the Arctic. The official explained this by the United States’ perception of increased Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic.
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