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Four ships of the US Navy. USA And the British Royal Navy ship entered the Barents Sea, working together to conduct maritime security operations in difficult environmental conditions on the Arctic Circle. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation was notified of a visit to the Barents Sea, the Russian Northern Fleet monitors the actions of the ships.
The destroyers of the US Navy. The US, the USS Roosevelt, the USS Porter, the USS Donald Cook, and the supply ship USNS Supply, as well as the British frigate Royal Navy HMS Kent, entered the Barents Sea on May 4. This was reported by the press service of the US Navy. USA
The report says the ships are conducting operations to ensure the safety of maritime navigation in difficult natural conditions beyond the Arctic Circle.
“In these difficult times, it is especially important to ensure the continuity of our operations on the European stage and at the same time take prudent measures to protect the health of our forces,” said Vice Admiral Lisa Franchetti, commander of the 6th Navy Fleet of I know. USA
The Russian Defense Ministry was notified of a visit to the Barents Sea on May 1. The notification was made to avoid misperception, reduce risk, and prevent an unintended escalation, the US Navy press service said. USA
The Russian National Defense Management Center reported that Northern Fleet forces began tracking the actions of three American destroyers and a British frigate, after they entered the Barents Sea. This is reported by RBC.
The surface ships of the US Navy. USA They have not entered the Barents Sea since the mid-1980s.
A year ago, in May 2019, the US Secretary of State. USA Mike Pompeo said that EE. USA It intends to strengthen its presence in the Arctic to counter the aggressive behavior of Russia and China in the region.
“The Arctic has become a focus of global competition due to its oil, gas and mineral reserves, as well as the abundance of fish,” said Pompeo.
According to him, “Moscow illegally requires other countries to request permission from Russia to use the route through the Arctic Ocean.”
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