Kyiv.Ukraine.Ukraine Gate – November 14,2021- The Allied Maritime Partnership guarantees freedom of navigation in the Black Sea and is a key component of “integrated containment.”
He re-published photos of joint exercises with Ukraine, the United States, Turkey and Romania from the US Navy, saying: “These partnerships guarantee freedom of navigation in the international waters of all Black Sea countries.”
The Pentagon chief sees cooperation with allies as a key component of “integrated deterrence.”
“I often talk about the concept of ‘integrated deterrence’ as a way to deter future military threats. A key component of a truly integrated deterrence strategy is working closely with allies and partners around the world in the form of common ground, air and naval exercises,” Austin wrote.
The Ukrainian Navy also conducted PASSEX exercises with ships of the US Navy, the Republic of Turkey and Romania.