Black Sea

Foreign Malign Influencers

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Sputnik News
sputnikglobe.com
Russia's Su-27 Intercepts UK Reconnaissance Aircraft Over Black Sea
Russian fighter Su-27 was scrambled as an RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft and two Typhoon fighters of the Royal Air Force. Foreign aircraft made a turn, and no breach of the state border was allowed, the Russian Defense Ministry says. The flight of the Russian fighter was carried out in strict.
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Sputnik News
sputnikglobe.com
Russian Jets Intercepts UK Aircraft Approaching Border Over Black Sea - Defense Ministry
Russian Jets Intercepts UK Aircraft Approaching Border Over Black Sea - Defense Ministry. Russian Su-27 fighter jet intercepted a UK RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft and two Typhoon jets flying towards Russia's airspace over the Black Sea. This is the second such incident in a week.
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Sputnik News
sputnikglobe.com
US Creating Logistic Centers in Black Sea to Speed Up Arms Supplies to Ukraine - Kremlin Aide
US Creating Logistic Centers in Black Sea to Speed Up Arms Supplies to Ukraine - Kremlin Aide. 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. NATO demonstrated plans to increase its military presence and intensify confrontation in the Black Sea.
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UkrInform
ukrinform.net
Enemy submarine is in Black Sea - Pletenchuk
As of now, the Project 636 submarine Improved Kilo is currently in the Black Sea. Spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy said this was a common practice for the occupiers. As for the Sea of Azov, no ships have been recorded in it so far. The Russian invaders maintain a presence in Black Sea with the help of aircraft and submarines.
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RT English
rt.com
NATO spy plane intercepted over Black Sea – MOD
Russian Defense Ministry says RC-135 and two Eurofighter Typhoon jets were turned away from the Russian border near Crimea by a Su-27. Moscow has said Russia turned back a RAF reconnaissance flight for the second time this week.
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UkrInform
ukrinform.net
Russia deploys Kalibr missile carrier in Black Sea
As of 06:30 on Friday, July 26, Russia has a single Kalibr cruise missile carrier on combat duty in the Black Sea. At the same time, there are no enemy warships in the Sea of Azov. In the Mediterranean, two Russian warships remain on duty, one of which is a Kalibr carrier.
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TASS
tass.com
Patrushev says US seeks to militarize Black Sea
Kremlin Aide Nikolay Patrushev says US seeks to militarize Black Sea. He says US has long questioned the Montreux Convention that regulates the passage of ships through the straits. The convention was adopted in 1936 and set the rules for ships from countries outside the Black Sea to navigate the sea.
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TASS
tass.com
NATO funnels weapons into Black Sea, threatening Russia — Kremlin Aide Patrushev
Kremlin Aide Nikolay Patrushev says NATO inundated it with weapons that pose a threat to Russia and other countries in the region. Also said that by declaring at the latest NATO summit a course toward maintaining freedom of navigation in the Black Sea, "the fervently anti-Russian bloc demonstrated its ambitious plans to build up its military presence"
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The Moscow Times
themoscowtimes.com
Russian Fighter Jet Intercepts British Warplanes Over Black Sea - The Moscow Times
Russian fighter jet intercepts three British warplanes over Black Sea. Russian military described a nearly identical confrontation of its Su-27 jets with British aircraft in October of last year. NATO suspended relations with Russia following its 2014 annexation of Crimea.
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The Moscow Times
themoscowtimes.com
Russian Fighter Jet Intercept British Warplanes Over Black Sea - The Moscow Times
Russian fighter jet intercepts three British warplanes over Black Sea over Russian airspace. Russian military described a nearly identical confrontation of its Su-27 jets with British aircraft in October of last year. NATO suspended relations with Russia following its 2014 annexation of Crimea.

Context

The recent military encounters over the Black Sea highlight the escalating tensions between Russia and NATO, particularly the UK. The Black Sea is a strategically significant region, bordered by several countries, including Ukraine, Romania, and Turkey, and serves as a critical maritime route for trade and military operations. The presence of Russian military assets, such as the Su-27 fighter jets and submarines, underscores Russia's commitment to maintaining control over this area, especially following its annexation of Crimea in 2014, which has led to ongoing geopolitical strife.

Demographically, the region is diverse, with a mix of ethnic groups, including Russians, Ukrainians, and Crimean Tatars, which complicates national identities and loyalties. Economically, the Black Sea is vital for energy transport, with pipelines running through the region, making it a focal point for both Russian and Western interests. The militarization of the Black Sea, as indicated by the increased NATO presence and U.S. logistics centers, reflects broader security concerns, particularly regarding Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Politically, the situation is exacerbated by NATO's expansion and military exercises, which Russia perceives as direct threats. The Montreux Convention, which regulates naval passage through the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits, remains a contentious issue, as Russia views U.S. involvement as a challenge to its influence in the region. The military confrontations, including the interception of reconnaissance flights, illustrate the fragile security environment and the potential for miscalculations that could escalate into broader conflicts, impacting regional stability and international relations.