The war between Russia and Ukraine has been going on for more than a year. Even though America is not directly involved in this war, but it is keeping a close watch on the activities of Russia. American commanders and military observers are warning about the activities of Russia’s submarine fleet thousands of miles away.
Russian Navy in the Black Sea
Russia has been strengthening its navy in the Black Sea since invading Ukraine in February last year. According to some officials, Russia is also increasing its submarine presence off the US coast and in the Mediterranean.
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia has been working to improve its submarine fleet. Especially in the last several years, Russia has made such a series of submarines, which have the ability to reach America and Europe.
Russian submarines near America and Europe
In December, Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country would build more nuclear-powered submarines, ‘which would ensure Russia’s security for many decades to come’. Michael Peterson, director of Russia’s Institute for Maritime Studies, which researches Russia’s military and economic issues related to the world’s oceans, told Newsweek that there are signs that “nuclear-powered submarines may be placed near American shores, the Mediterranean and Europe.” Can be kept close.” Pass can be kept.” Pass can be kept.” Can be kept nearby.” Can be kept nearby.” Could be stationed nearby.” Maybe.” being done.
Russia is a threat to America
He said their deployment was reminiscent of “the deployment of Soviet submarines during the Cold War”. Last October, US Air Force General Glenn VanHerk warned about the growing presence of nuclear-powered Severodvinsk-class submarines off US shores. He described Russia as the primary threat to the country at present.