'Unprovoked escalation': U.S. slams Russian military's partial blockade of Black Sea

Posted on AllSides April 20th, 2021
From The Right
National Security, Russia, Black Sea, Ukraine

Top U.S. officials late Monday slammed Russia‘s “unprovoked escalation” in the Black Sea, saying Moscow‘s plan to blockade parts of the sea during military exercises is unacceptable and further evidence of Russia‘s intent to undermine neighboring Ukraine.

State Department spokesman Ned Price’s condemnation of the Kremlin comes amid a massive buildup of Russian troops along the Ukrainian border and underscores fears in Washington that Russia may be laying the groundwork for a major military offensive.

“The United States expresses its deep concern over Russia’s plans to block foreign naval ships...

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