NATO and Ukraine to flex military muscles in the Black Sea

01.02.2017
Romania

The multinational “Sea Shield ’17” naval exercises to be held in the Black Sea from February 1st-10th will be attended by seven NATO member states plus Ukraine.

Another NATO act of intimidation

NATO members are about to flex their military muscles in Russia's backyard.

A total of 2,800 troops from Bulgaria, Canada, Greece, Romania, Spain, the USA, Turkey and Ukraine will participate. The exercise will involve 11 warships and 4 planes of Romania and 6 aircraft and 5 military vessels of other member countries. Coordination will be carried out by the Romanian navy command. As part of the military exercises, the participants will practice standard procedures for fighting against air, submarine, and water-surface threats.

"This is a demonstration of the alliance's resolve to defend all allies against any threat, and to enhance maritime security in the region," a NATO official said.

False enemy

NATO has been forcing its military presence on Europe especially over the past several years since the beginning of Ukrainian crisis, when Russia was accused of interfering in the conflict. Moscow has repeatedly denied such claims.

Russian Defense Minister Shoigu has warned NATO that its military buildup near Russia’s borders is provocative and threatens the existing strategic balance of power. He additionally pointed out that the alliance is fighting against the wrong enemy: "Instead of uniting efforts against the common global evil — terrorism — NATO has declared Russia the main threat and continues to increase its military potential near our borders.”

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