“The United States does not want Russia to think that they have lost control of the Black Sea after their influence has weakened due to the loss of the Crimean Peninsula. The United States hoped to build its base there, as is known. Now they should be based in Ukrainian ports and periodically remind that they are present in this area, ”he said.
According to the deputy, there is no real threat to the actions of the United States for Russia.
“Nevertheless, our armed forces now have the opportunity to train themselves, to understand how the Americans can exercise their military presence. Apparently, in a political sense, the United States considers this kind of action important, ”concluded Morozov.
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".