It has been over a month since Russia invaded Ukraine. NATO started naval exercises in the Baltic Sea despite tensions rising. Russia retaliated with a warning that it would hit new targets if Spain and the U.K. didn't deliver on their promises.
NATO kicked off a two week naval exercise in the Baltic Sea on Sunday with more than 7,000 marines, airmen and sailors from 16 countries.
The Baltic Operations include over 45 ships and more than 75 aircraft. According to reports, the US-led games are not in response to any threat.
The commander of the Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO and the U.S. Sixth Fleet talked about meeting the challenges of tomorrow. In the here and now, there are those challenges.
The importance of freedom of the seas and the vital role the Baltic plays in European prosperity are highlighted in BALTOPS 22.
If the West continued to provide long-range missiles to Ukraine, the military would strike new targets. The Kremlin leader said on Russian-state TV that they will hit those targets that have not been hit. Putin didn't say what those targets were.
More weapons are expected from Spain and Britain. On Sunday, the Madrid-based newspaper El Pais reported that government sources in Spain said that Leopard battle tanks and anti-aircraft missiles would be sent to Ukranian. Several M270 multiple launch rocket systems are expected to be donated by the U.K.
The U.K.'s defense secretary argued that the assistance is justified despite Putin's warnings. He said that support toUkraine must be given as Russia's tactics change. I think Ukraine can win if the international community continues to support it.
Ukrainian President Vlodoymer Zelensky paid a visit to soldiers in the east of the country. Zelensky met with troops in the Donbas region and fighters in Lysychansk, which is across from the area where Ukrainians are fighting against Russians.
Zelensky thanked the soldiers for protecting the state. I am thankful. Take care of yourselves.
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