Russia’s Black Sea Fleet will become less vulnerable when it is deployed in Abkhazia, the former commander of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation, Admiral Vladimir Komoyedov believes. “Taking into consideration the fact that the fleet is currently deployed in Ukraine’s Sevastopol, opening a new base in Abkhazia implies a landmark geopolitical victory for Russia. The fleet will be more dispersed and less vulnerable. Here we also defend Abkhazia’s sovereignty,” the official said.
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov repeatedly stated that the Black Fleet would control the routes of vessels in neutral waters of the Black Sea. The control will be conducted to defend Abkhazia against Georgian aggression. Russian vessels have already been prepared to accompany Abkhazia’s cargo ships in neutral waters.
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