The Verkhovna Rada allowed the entry of 9 NATO ships and 2 submarines
Kyiv, April 01 (Navigator, Mikhail Ryabov) – The Verkhovna Rada approved the law on conducting exercises jointly with NATO countries. We are talking about 8 military maneuvers that will take place from spring to autumn.
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In total, 2,5 NATO troops are planned to enter Ukraine as part of the exercises. “The main topic is preparation for international peacekeeping operations,” said Defense Minister Mikhail Koval. In his opinion, the exercises “will help strengthen the level of trust between the participating countries.”
“The navy and marines, coastal defense troops will take part in the exercises, and they will have something to tell their partners about the events in Crimea,” added Deputy Advisor to the Minister Alexander Kuzmuk.
In particular, the Sea Breeze exercises are planned to be held this year in Odessa and the Nikolaev region. Within their framework, the Verkhovna Rada gave permission for up to 9 ships and up to 2 submarines of NATO countries to enter its territorial waters. The maneuvers are expected to involve about 800 US troops and another 1000 from other NATO countries, as well as up to 12 aircraft and helicopters.
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