The naval forces of the United States are trying to maintain an almost continuous presence in the Black sea, using the rule of freedom of navigation in international waters, said the commander of the 6th fleet of the U.S. Navy Vice Admiral James Foggo.
Foggo said that the U.S. Navy " try to maintain an almost continuous presence in the Black sea ". It's international waters, and the U.S. Navy wants to be there, " using the right of freedom of Maritime navigation ", said the captain, reports the news Agency.
He also said that this time the Sea Breeze exercises with the participation of NATO countries, Ukraine, Moldova and Sweden " held in a geopolitical situation that is different from the one that was in the past "." by itself, it's a little more intense " because of the conflict in Ukraine and deteriorating relations with Russia, added the Vice-Admiral. He also said that Kiev ought to modernize their naval forces. On the first day of the week in Ukraine were initiated multinational military exercise Sea Breeze 2015 with the participation of NATO countries. It was stated that this year the Sea Breeze exercises will be the most extensive in recorded history. They will participate to 2, 5 thousand Soldiers from different countries. It was announced that the Ukrainian army will involve a thousand soldiers, nine vessels, eight aircraft and helicopters, up to 50 units of wheeled vehicles, from the State border service of Ukraine ? about 10 patrol boats. Such exercises have been held since 1997 in the framework of bilateral cooperation. Their conduct caused numerous protests in Mykolaiv and Odessa regions, often accompanied by clashes. Twice maneuvers were disrupted, for example due to resistance of local authorities.

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