2 US Navy ships to sail Black Sea amid Russian troop buildup near Ukraine

[TR_123456]

Amid the recent tensions, the United States notified Turkey that two U.S. warships would sail to the Black Sea on April 14 and April 15 and stay there until May 4 and May 5. The U.S. Navy ships have made regular visits to the Black Sea in past years, vexing Moscow.


Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov denounced the latest deployment as “openly provocative,” adding that “American ships have absolutely nothing to do near our shores.”


“They are testing our strength and playing on our nerves,” Ryabkov said in remarks carried by Russian news agencies. “Seeing itself as the Queen of the Seas, the U.S. should realize that the risks of various incidents are very high. We warn the U.S. that it should stay away from Crimea and our Black Sea coast for their own benefit.”

2 US Navy ships to sail Black Sea amid Russian troop buildup near Ukraine

Amid the recent tensions, the United States notified Turkey that two U.S. warships would sail to the Black Sea on April 14 and April 15 and stay there until May 4 and May 5.

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[TheInsider]

According to Montreux Treaty, the US can bring 30k tonnes at max while NATO can bring another 15k tonnes on top of that for a total of 45k tonnes. 2x Arleigh Burke, 1x Ticonderoga, and 3x FFGs from NATO countries might be a good force. No subs CGs or LHD/LPD/LHAs are allowed. The lack of subs is especially bad.

 

[TR_123456]

According to Montreux Treaty, the US can bring 30k tonnes at max while NATO can bring another 15k tonnes on top of that for a total of 45k tonnes. 2x Arleigh Burke, 1x Ticonderoga, and 3x FFGs from NATO countries might be a good force. No subs CGs or LHD/LPD/LHAs are allowed. The lack of subs is especially bad.

No Turkish subs there?

 

[TheInsider]

There are Turkish subs but i don't think they will join the party. Turkey can deploy all its naval might to Blacksea if need be.