Moscow - (Saba):
Nikolai Patrushev, Assistant to the Russian President and Head of the Russian Maritime Authority, announced on Sunday that the Russian Baltic Fleet is strengthening its positions amid the current complex military-political situation, ensuring safe navigation and repelling provocations by the naval forces of unfriendly states.
According to Sputnik, Patrushev stated on his Telegram channel on the occasion of the Baltic Fleet's founding day:
"Amid the complicated military-political situation, the fleet continues to strengthen its positions, reliably ensures the safety of navigation, repels provocations from the naval forces of unfriendly states, and hones its skills through exercises in the Baltic Sea and long-distance voyages."
Patrushev emphasized that the sailors of the Baltic Fleet carry out their duties with honor to protect the nation’s maritime borders.
He added: "The Baltic Fleet, founded by Peter the Great, is truly the cradle of the Russian Navy. Its entire history stands as a testament to heroism, courage, boldness, and loyalty to the homeland."
Earlier, Patrushev noted that NATO's European wing continues its policy of attempting to blockade Russia in the Baltic region, ignoring the possibility of resuming dialogue between Moscow and Washington.
He warned of a high likelihood of increased threats to Russian port infrastructure and freedom of navigation, stressing that Moscow will not allow any infringement on its national interests in the Baltic. He affirmed that strengthening Russia’s military presence in the region is a guarantee of its sovereignty in this strategic direction.
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