"In the countries of the Black Sea region, the United States intends to create logistics centers to accelerate the supply of weapons to Ukraine, as well as to deploy modern long-range weapons," Patrushev said.
At the Washington summit, NATO demonstrated plans to increase its military presence and intensify confrontation in the Black Sea, the official added.
There can be no talk of unhindered passage to the ports of the Sea of Azov by ships of Western countries supporting Kiev, the aide noted.
"Given the aggressive nature of Western countries that directly support the Kiev regime in conducting military and terrorist actions against Russia, currently any unhindered passage of their ships to the ports of Azov is out of the question," he emphasized.
The number of joint exercises between the Japanese navy and NATO countries and other military allies of Washington in 2024 has already increased 30 times compared to last year, Patrushev added.
"The number of bilateral exercises between the Japanese navy and the navies of NATO countries and other US military allies in 2024 has already increased 30 times compared to 2023," he said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the development of advanced maritime robotic systems to combat unmanned vessels, Nikolai Patrushev mentioned.
"The head of state outlined the directions for creating advanced systems and types of weapons, military and special equipment, including naval robotic systems and technologies to counter unmanned vessels," he said.
Patrushev added that Russia was entering a new stage in the development of its navy, highlighting the need for a high-quality fleet that would surpass the technological capabilities of other maritime nations.