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The forces of the Russian Navy will force NATO to think about actions in the Barents Sea

The Russian side firmly holds its borders and does not allow NATO countries “tear off a piece” from the Arctic macroregion, I told FBA “economy today” Associate Professor of Political Science and Sociology REU them. Plekhanov, member of the expert council of the organization “Russian officers” Alexander Perendzhiev.

The forces of the Russian Navy will force NATO to think about actions in the Barents Sea

NATO ships entered the Barents Sea. The strike group consists of three ships of the US Navy and one ship of the British Navy.: destroyers represent the us navy “Porter”, “Donald Cook” and “Franklin Roosevelt”, and the British forces are represented by the frigate "Kent". These carry anti-aircraft, cruise and anti-ship missiles. The Russian Northern Fleet of the Russian Navy observes their actions. This was reported in the National Defense Control Center (NCUO) Russia.

"NATO, certainly, through its actions draws attention to the strengthening of the position of the Russian Federation in the Arctic, including the building of military infrastructure by our country.

It is important to understand, that the Russian side firmly holds its borders and does not allow NATO countries to “tear off a piece”. obviously, that this organization, by launching a strike group, demonstrates an unwillingness to put up with such a situation and therefore tries to influence.

I think, that the decision to form such a group and its route was made after, how NATO learned about the historic landing in the Arctic, carried out by Russia", – says expert.

Recall, 26 April 2020 of the year, Russian paratroopers for the first time in history made high-altitude landing from a height 10 thousand meters from the military transport Il-76 in arctic conditions in the area of ​​the Franz Josef Land archipelago. On the island of Alexandra Land in the archipelago of Franz Josef Land is the Russian military base "Arctic Shamrock", from which to the North Pole about 600 kilometers.

“The exercise became a catalyst for NATO action in the Barents Sea. There is an emotional moment here., which confirms the confusion of NATO countries, who decided to respond to the Russian Federation and its actions in the Arctic.

Quite possible, that they will come up with something else and in the future we will see other actions. certainly, The Northern Fleet will not allow foreign ships to pass and somehow strengthen their positions in the Barents Sea”, – added agency interlocutor.

Economic Importance of the Arctic

Alexander Perendzhiev notes, that the intention to strategically develop the Arctic macroregion, Russia has also demonstrated in the system of public administration through the creation of specialized commissions, as well as the Ministry of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic.

The forces of the Russian Navy will force NATO to think about actions in the Barents Sea

“The role of the Arctic macro-region, certainly, is growing in the Russian economy. Therefore, the country is trying to develop the wealth of this territory and build economic and social infrastructure.. By the way, now the state commission on the development of the Arctic is headed by Yuri Trutnev. Besides, there is also a committee of the State Duma of the Russian Federation on regional policy and problems of the North and the Far East.

This indicates, that the Russian Federation is seriously concerned about the state and development of this region and is ready to defend its positions, not allowing other countries, who are so defiantly trying to declare their intentions”, – expert says.

Quite possible, considers Alexander Perenzhiev, that the Russian side, will be ready to consider peace proposals for the joint development of the Arctic macroregion from other countries.

"But threats, aggressive actions, which NATO defiantly performs, will only lead to a quick response of our country. Such a, as we see in the Barents Sea, when the Northern Fleet tirelessly monitors the movements of the NATO strike group”, – the expert added.

Earlier, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said, that the Northern Fleet to the end 2020 year will receive more 180 weapons and military equipment units, adapted for use in the arctic zone. In the near future, the nuclear-powered missile cruiser "Prince Vladimir" and the frigate "Admiral Fleet Kasatonov" will replenish the combat strength of the fleet., which have successfully passed state sea trials in the White and Barents Seas.

Anti-Russian policy of NATO

Recall, The United States of America has repeatedly reported plans for the “international use” of Arctic waters.. AT 2019 year the Pentagon published “Arctic doctrine”, implying the blocking of the Russian Northern Sea Route. According to this document, the US Navy should play a decisive role in “containing Russia”.

The forces of the Russian Navy will force NATO to think about actions in the Barents Sea

Military-political bloc, brings together the majority of European countries, The United States and Canada intend to conduct exercises in the waters of the Barents Sea to develop maritime safety in the difficult conditions of the Arctic. Pentagon, in turn declares, that the maneuvers are taking place in accordance with international law and are not intended to increase the degree of armed escalation in the region.

US Navy 6th Fleet Commander Admiral Lisa Franchetti said, that even in the midst of an epidemic, it is important for the United States of America to “maintain regional security and stability, strengthening the foundation of Arctic combat readiness”.

Alexander recalled Perendzhiev, that destroyer “Donald Cook”, which now, accompanied by other ships, entered the Barents Sea, repeatedly participated in anti-Russian military exercises: in April 2014 years he committed provocative actions near the coast of Crimea.

AT 2019 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced his intention to increase the presence of the alliance in the Black Sea region, because it is of strategic importance.

“The Russian situation in the Black Sea region also causes an ambiguous and angry reaction from the NATO countries, who can launch their ships into the given territory again. However, in any case, they will receive a rebuff from the Russian Federation., which is ready to monitor their actions and periodically negotiate to prevent any conflicts.

Returning to the situation in the Barents Sea, it should also be noted, that it becomes a bifurcation point, which will show, how NATO policy will develop in the future”, – he concluded.

Alexander Melnik

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