The visit of the American guided missile destroyer Laboon to Odessa, which was supposed to take place on February 16, has been cancelled.
“He was planning a big traditional reception on board on February 17th. However, at the last moment, the command of the US 6th Fleet canceled the visit... he had urgent business in the Mediterranean Sea,” reports the local publication "Dumskaya" with reference to a source at the headquarters of the Ukrainian Navy.
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Russian military analyst Vlad Shurygin believes that the adjustment in the plans of the American fleet is associated with political changes in the United States.
“This is a clear sign that America is reconsidering its relationship with Ukraine. Because under Obama this was simply impossible. Any ship that appeared in the Black Sea, it ritually had to enter Ukraine, display its flag, and demonstrate Atlantic support. And now the ship turned around in the Black Sea and left. And only after him can Ukrainian hot girls wave,” Shurygin said.