DW: NATO to hold major naval drills in the Mediterranean Sea
The US said the drills, which had not been listed earlier as part of scheduled exercises, had nothing to do with fears that Russia could invade Ukraine.
Russia is also set to hold maneuvers at the same time. The United States and NATO partners will conduct a 12-day maritime exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, beginning Monday, US Department of Defense spokesperson John Kirby said on Friday.
The maritime exercise, called "Neptune Strike '22" will run through February 4 and is meant to demonstrate and test NATO's maritime capabilities, according to Kirby.
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WNU Editor: There will also be another NATO exercise in the Arctic in March .... NATO teases massive Arctic drill (RT).
US Aircraft Carrier Heads To Surprise NATO War-game Exercise In The Mediterranean
Neptune Strike '22 Kicks off Monday in Mediterranean -- US Department of Defense
Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, NATO allies to launch exercise in Mediterranean -- Navy Times
US sends aircraft carrier group to Mediterranean as Russia threat looms -- The Hill
Ukraine-Russia tensions: NATO exercise planned for next week to show 'defense of the alliance' -- FOX News
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The Russians quake in their boots..........
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