U.S. Navy Deploys Four Ships Into The Barents Sea Off Of Russia’s Arctic Coast For The First Time Since The Cold War

US Navy destroyers USS Donald Cook and USS Porter conduct a connected replenishment with the USNS Supply to receive fuel and stores in the North Atlantic, April 28, 2020. US Navy

The Baents Observer: U.S. Sixth Fleet enters the Barents Sea with missile defense destroyer

Without any Norwegians participating, the group of one British and four U.S. warships sailed into the Barents Sea for "maritime security operations." The U.S. Navy has not operated in the Barents Sea with surface vessels since the mid-1980’s. Russia's Northern Fleet assets have begun tracking NATO’s surface action group.

The two hashtags #PowerForPeace and #OpenForBusiness are added to the tweet posted by the U.S. 6th Fleet as the navy group sailed north of North Cape eastbound into the Barents Sea Monday morning.

“In these challenging times, it is more important than ever that we maintain our steady drumbeat of operations across the European theater, while taking prudent measures to protect the health of our force,” said Vice Adm. Lisa Franchetti, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet in a statement.

“We remain committed to promoting regional security and stability, while building trust and reinforcing a foundation of Arctic readiness,” she added.

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The US Navy sent surface ships deep into the Arctic, and close to Russia, for the first time in over 30 years -- Business Insider
Russia tracks U.S. and British naval ships in Barents Sea - Ifax -- National Post/Reuters
Russia Trails First U.S. Warships in Barents Sea Since 1980s -- Moscow Times
Russia's Northern Fleet Tracks NATO Warships Crossing Into Barents Sea - Defence Ministry -- Sputnik

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