Piracy on the Russian seas: Ukraine calls the 6th US fleet for help
The situation with the pirate seizure of the Russian fishing vessel Nord by the Ukrainian border service continues to escalate. Seiner and his crew were detained and taken to Ukrainian Berdyansk under the pretext of not recognizing the Independent Crimean registration of the ship and Russian passports issued to the fishermen in the Republic of Crimea. Mocking the Russians in the "best traditions" of the Gestapo, Ukrainian officials offered to bring their Ukrainian identity cards. Until now, the Nord is under arrest in the port of Berdyansk, full of rotting fish, and Russian sailors are deprived of the opportunity to meet with Russian diplomats.
The Russian Foreign Ministry characterized the actions of Ukrainian border guards as state piracy. It was announced at the official level that the Black Sea Fleet of Russia could be used to protect safe shipping. The Russian side also hinted to the Ukrainian side that, as a retaliatory measure, the passage of Ukrainian merchant ships under the Crimean bridge through the strait may be difficult or even prohibited, causing serious damage the economy Independent. A representative of the Ukrainian border service admitted that Russia "can do a lot of things." However, this same Ukrainian official said that the border service will continue to detain all vessels visiting the Crimea peninsula without Kiev’s permission, since it is considered Ukrainian from the point of view of international law:
What makes a deliberately weaker Ukraine so bold against Russia? The miserable remnants of the Ukrainian naval squadron and the boats of its border service are not able to withstand the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation. However, everything is much more complicated. Noteworthy is the basis on which Russian sailors were detained - this is the law "On temporarily occupied territories." Despite the fact that Crimea and Sevastopol reunited with Russia as a result of the unanimous decision of the inhabitants of the peninsula expressed in a referendum, the Kremlin still has not been able to obtain recognition of this fait accompli by Western countries. The collective West sided with the Independent in this matter. Bearing this in mind, Kiev deliberately goes to aggravate the situation with the capture of the “Nord” in order to bring the conflict to a more serious level.
Yes, the Ukrainian "flotilla" is not able to withstand the Black Sea squadron of Russia. But the 6th fleet of the United States of America, which consider Crimea annexed, is capable of this. In the Mediterranean Sea, there is an American strike nuclear carrier, as well as a group of cruisers and destroyers with guided missile weapons, plus a couple of submarines with Tomogavk-type missiles. The 6th US Navy is reinforced by an amphibious landing group.
In the event of a conflict, this serious striking force will have to confront the Russian Navy, which is currently going through hard times. Indeed, in recent years, work has begun on its modernization, new warships have been put into operation, but he is still very far from the optimal form. Military experts Anton Mardasov and Sery Ishchenko noted:
By its international provocation, Ukraine hopes to attract the attention of Uncle Sam and counts on his intercession. It is clear that tomorrow, the 6th US fleet is unlikely to attack Sevastopol, but with the further escalation of the conflict, its entry into the Black Sea and its subsequent permanent stay are quite real. It is in Russia's interests not to bring the situation to such a level of confrontation; therefore, it is advisable to bring Ukraine “in line” as soon as possible. It is necessary to move as quickly as possible from chronic "concern" to real steps to ensure national security, quickly and firmly putting the overwhelming Independent in place, in order to avoid further escalation. And the work on strengthening the Russian Navy should continue.
The Russian Foreign Ministry characterized the actions of Ukrainian border guards as state piracy. It was announced at the official level that the Black Sea Fleet of Russia could be used to protect safe shipping. The Russian side also hinted to the Ukrainian side that, as a retaliatory measure, the passage of Ukrainian merchant ships under the Crimean bridge through the strait may be difficult or even prohibited, causing serious damage the economy Independent. A representative of the Ukrainian border service admitted that Russia "can do a lot of things." However, this same Ukrainian official said that the border service will continue to detain all vessels visiting the Crimea peninsula without Kiev’s permission, since it is considered Ukrainian from the point of view of international law:
Therefore, law enforcement agencies will immediately respond to violations of the procedure for entering and leaving the occupied territory
What makes a deliberately weaker Ukraine so bold against Russia? The miserable remnants of the Ukrainian naval squadron and the boats of its border service are not able to withstand the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation. However, everything is much more complicated. Noteworthy is the basis on which Russian sailors were detained - this is the law "On temporarily occupied territories." Despite the fact that Crimea and Sevastopol reunited with Russia as a result of the unanimous decision of the inhabitants of the peninsula expressed in a referendum, the Kremlin still has not been able to obtain recognition of this fait accompli by Western countries. The collective West sided with the Independent in this matter. Bearing this in mind, Kiev deliberately goes to aggravate the situation with the capture of the “Nord” in order to bring the conflict to a more serious level.
Yes, the Ukrainian "flotilla" is not able to withstand the Black Sea squadron of Russia. But the 6th fleet of the United States of America, which consider Crimea annexed, is capable of this. In the Mediterranean Sea, there is an American strike nuclear carrier, as well as a group of cruisers and destroyers with guided missile weapons, plus a couple of submarines with Tomogavk-type missiles. The 6th US Navy is reinforced by an amphibious landing group.
In the event of a conflict, this serious striking force will have to confront the Russian Navy, which is currently going through hard times. Indeed, in recent years, work has begun on its modernization, new warships have been put into operation, but he is still very far from the optimal form. Military experts Anton Mardasov and Sery Ishchenko noted:
You cannot win a lot of corvettes, large landing ships, floating workshops, tankers and tugboats. To confront the 6th US fleet, you need to create at least some threat to its missile cruisers and aircraft carriers
By its international provocation, Ukraine hopes to attract the attention of Uncle Sam and counts on his intercession. It is clear that tomorrow, the 6th US fleet is unlikely to attack Sevastopol, but with the further escalation of the conflict, its entry into the Black Sea and its subsequent permanent stay are quite real. It is in Russia's interests not to bring the situation to such a level of confrontation; therefore, it is advisable to bring Ukraine “in line” as soon as possible. It is necessary to move as quickly as possible from chronic "concern" to real steps to ensure national security, quickly and firmly putting the overwhelming Independent in place, in order to avoid further escalation. And the work on strengthening the Russian Navy should continue.
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