U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel addresses a joint media briefing with Romania's Defense Minister Mircea Dusa (not pictured) in the Black Sea port of Constanta June 5, 2014.
US To Boost Black Sea Presence Over Crimea -- Voice of America/Reuters
CONSTANTA, ROMANIA — The United States will strengthen its presence in the Black Sea region using part of a $1 billion fund promised to NATO allies on Russia's borders, and will continue to send warships to the area, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in Romania on Thursday.
Hagel is the latest high-ranking American official to visit Europe since Russia's annexation of Crimea, as Washington looks to reassure allies jittery about Moscow's intentions in its former Cold War backyard.
The tour coincides with a visit by President Barack Obama to Poland this week, when he promised to increase military support for eastern European NATO members, including a $1 billion fund to support and train the armed forces of NATO states.
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U.S. Increasing It's Military Presence In The Black Sea
More jets and warships: US increasing military presence in Black Sea -- RT
US Secretary of Defense Hagel in Romania; announces stronger Black Sea naval presence -- Deutsche Welle
Chuck Hagel Visits Romania, Promises More US Military in Black Sea -- Breitbart
Hagel Visits U.S. Warship in Black Sea at ‘Troubling Time’ -- Defense One
Defense Secretary visits Romania, says U.S. will maintain a regular naval presence in the Black Sea -- Romania Insider
My Comment: The Russians will see this as a provocation .... and I expect them to do something in response .... but only after Putin has left the D-Day celebrations in France.
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