Two US Destroyers And A Refueling Ship Enter The Black Sea

USS Donald Cook and a Navy P-8 surveillance plane

Breaking Defense: Two US Destroyers Enter Black Sea; Russia Responds 

The deployment of the two US Navy ships, along with a refueling ship, is the largest American presence in the waterway in three years. 

WASHINGTON: For the first time in three years the Navy has sent three ships – including two destroyers – into the Black Sea, just days after President Biden confronted Vladimir Putin about Russian policy. 

The move is sure to be read by Moscow as a statement of intent as the United States looks to confront Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine, attempts to assassinate political rivals and reformers at home, and continuing acts of violence against Russians in NATO countries, as well as the persistent threats Vladimir Putin’s regime has made against NATO countries. 

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WNU Editor: The move is sure to be read by Moscow as a statement of intent. Especially happening after this week's phone call between Presidents Biden and Putin.

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