Russia's Blask Sea Fleet. © RIA Novosti. Vasily Batanov
Russian Fleet Poses No Threat To Ukraine – Senior Official -- RIA Novosti
MOSCOW, February 27 (RIA Novosti) – A senior Russian defense official said Thursday that the country’s Black Sea Fleet poses no threat to Ukraine and its activities are in compliance with standing agreements between the two countries.
“Currently all units are engaged in their daily routines, including combat training. These actions do not represent a threat,” Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov told reporters.
He added that the placement, strength and quantity of weapons and military personnel were in strict compliance with existing bilateral agreements.
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