The accusation comes days after Moscow announced its intention to close five vast zones in the Black Sea. Russia also threatened peace in the region with an announcement to send 100 military aircraft to the disputed Crimean peninsula for live-fire drills next week. The Kremlin’s alleged move is just the latest move from President Vladimir Putin in the Black Sea, who is seemingly using it for shows of military strength and to disrupt NATO allies in the region.
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Express.co.uk: Putin provokes NATO as Russian Navy ‘tests resolve’ in Black Sea
This picture taken on July 27, 2014 shows the Russian President Vladimir Putin (L, rear) while attending the Navy day in the city of Severomorsk.