NATO's Buildup In The Black Sea Is Raising Concerns In Moscow

USS Donald Cook.(Reuters / Bogdan Cristel)

Russia To Counteract NATO's Boosted Presence In Black Sea – Envoy -- RT

Moscow is being forced to come up with countermeasures in response to NATO's increased presence in the Black Sea, Russia’s envoy to the alliance said following an announcement on the arrival of another US warship in the area.

“Unfortunately, the Black Sea is becoming a place where non-regional powers have a permanent presence. What they are doing there is unclear,” Aleksandr Grushko said.

“Of course, we will take the necessary countermeasures,” he continued.

Grushko also criticized the North Atlantic Alliance for stationing high alert forces near Russia's borders by holding frequent military drills with counties including Poland and the Baltic states.

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Update #1: USS Donald Cook to enter Black Sea -- Sofia Globe
Update #2: Russian Navy to Focus Strategy on Arctic Zone and Black Sea -- Newsweek

My Comment: Expect a lot more buzzing from Russian jets .... Did A Russian Fighter Jet Buzz A U.S. Destroyer And Successfully Disabled Its Radar And Defense Systems?