“This is the purest provocation, which characterizes American foreign policy very well, especially in the Black Sea. This kind of action by the United States is not the first time. Americans behave very arrogantly and arrogantly in this area, ”said Tsekov.

He also stressed that Russia, for its part, never allows any military exercises with the US maritime neighbors.

“The Americans are constantly carrying out such provocations. In fact, they commit acts against Russia. Of course, we track the actions of this destroyer. Our country has repeatedly shown that it is able to fully protect themselves. There is no threat, ”said the senator.

The American destroyer entered the Black Sea at 19:20 on June 29.

The forces of the Black Sea Fleet of Russia are watching the American destroyer. Watching his actions will be sentry ship "Sharp-witted".