China News Service, July 1, According to Russian Satellite Network, on July 1, local time, according to the Russian National Defense Management Center, the Russian Black Sea Fleet began to monitor the Italian frigate "Virginio Fasan" entering the Black Sea.
According to reports, the press release stated that "The forces and equipment of the Black Sea Fleet have begun to monitor the movements of the Italian Navy's Frigate Fassant, which entered the Black Sea waters on July 1, 2021."
Recently, the "Sea Breeze" joint exercises between Ukraine and NATO countries and other allies are being held in the Black Sea. Russia believes that NATO troops holding military exercises in front of their homes is undoubtedly a "provocative act."
The Russian Ministry of Defense issued a statement on June 29 stating that the Dutch navy "Evertson" frigate moved towards the Kerch Strait on June 24, and Russian warplanes lifted off to prevent it from invading Russian waters.
In addition, the British destroyer "Guardian" crossed the Russian border when it was operating in the northwestern Black Sea on June 23, and the Russian Black Sea Fleet and the Russian Federal Security Agency were forced to fire and warn to drive it away.
The British Ministry of Defence denied that the British warship was fired and expelled by the Russian side, and stated that the ship was "passing through Ukrainian territorial waters harmlessly in accordance with international law."