Moscow can build a new naval base
Russia may be unpleasantly surprised by NATO by building a new naval base for the Russian Navy in the Kaliningrad region. This was stated by former Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ordzhonikidze.
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In an interview with Izvestia, the former UN deputy secretary-general said that the creation of a base in Russia's westernmost region would be Moscow's strategic response to bringing the alliance closer to the Russian border.
The participant of the publication emphasized that any naval base is created for two purposes. Firstly, it is the protection of borders in the zone of interests of the country. Second, a retaliatory strike against the aggressor.
Ordzhonikidze added that the new naval base in the Kaliningrad region will, among other things, provide calls for Russian large-capacity military vessels.
Also, by strengthening its fleet in Kaliningrad, Russia will demonstrate its readiness to respond to the challenges and threats to its security. In an interview with Liga.net, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba previously expressed concern that Russia could expand its limits of influence in the Black Sea. He also said that the deterioration in this area is now beneficial for Moscow.