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Russian MoD Sees, Controls NATO Activities During Black Sea Drills

© AFP 2023 / DANIEL MIHAILESCURomanian frigate "Regina Maria" personnel with the NATO Standing Maritime Group-2 keep watch during a military drill on the Black Sea, 60km from Constanta city March 16, 2015
Romanian frigate Regina Maria personnel with the NATO Standing Maritime Group-2 keep watch during a military drill on the Black Sea, 60km from Constanta city March 16, 2015 - Sputnik International
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The Russian Defense Ministry sees and controls everything that is taking place at the NATO drills in the Black Sea, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Wednesday.

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"As you know, a large group has entered and continues entering the Black Sea for exercises. According to a decision of the General Staff and the head of the South Military District, all actions to control this group entering and its activities in the Black Sea have been taken. At present, we see and control everything that happens there," Shoigu said at a ministerial session.

The minister expressed hope that the exercises would take place in a "maximally secure environment" without any challenges for Russia.

"In any case, we are ready for such challenges," he added.

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