“The U. S. strategy of dominating the world’s oceans” threatens Russia, Putin said.
Putin’s speech, however, did not refer to his current invasion of Ukraine.
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Putin went on to say that several warships will soon receive hypersonic weapons.
“The key detail here is the capability of the Russian Navy,” Putin said. “It is capable of responding at lightning speed to all those who violate our sovereignty and freedom. “
Putin also pointed to NATO expansion as a major risk for Russia, months after Sweden and Finland officially joined the Western alliance. Finland has an 800-mile border with Russia, which greatly expands the friction problems between NATO and Russia.
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Putin’s speech came on the same day as a drone strike on the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet on Sunday. According to Russian officials, the attack, in which a drone dropped an unknown explosive device, injured at least six people. It is known who is to blame for the attack.
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