The Federation Council appreciated the words of the US general about Russia's actions in the Black Sea

According to the senator, the purpose of this statement is to increase spending on the defense industry.

“The fact that this statement is being made is one problem - at all costs try to raise military budgets, appealing to the world community that Russia poses a“ threat ”to NATO, build up defense and rearm. These are ordinary things, the military always do this in the West when they need to increase their budgets and increase supplies, ”Jabarov said.

Earlier, General Ben Hodges accused Russia of blocking NATO exercises in the Black Sea.

According to the general, when the alliance forces announce places for exercises in the Black Sea, Russia supposedly closes the aisles to them.