West worried “growing military presence,” Russia in the Baltic States – RBC

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US and the Nordic countries called on Russia to ensure that its military maneuvers and exercises with international standards and commitments

US Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden have called on Russia to ensure that its military maneuvers and exercises are held in full compliance with international obligations and commitments with regard to security and stability. This is stated in a joint statement issued after US leaders summit and the Nordic countries

The document states that the country -. Participants of the summit are concerned about “the growing military presence (Russia) in the Baltic Sea, the demonstration of nuclear capability , unannounced exercises and provocative actions undertaken by the Russian aircraft and naval vessels. »

US and the Nordic countries recognize the need to continue the” good dialogue “with Russia in order to” increase transparency and reduce risks “and also to issues of common concern, including the fight against “Islamic state” (IG, banned in Russia a terrorist organization) have been resolved, and the conflict in Syria has been to an end, according to a statement .

the leaders of Denmark and Norway, it also stated that the Copenhagen and Oslo are ready to join the United States in the promotion of “advanced allied presence».

Joint Declaration as Euobserver notes aimed at to “bring” Sweden and Finland are not NATO members, to their northern neighbors who are members of the alliance. The initiative belonged to the summit US President Barack Obama.

On the incident involving Russian military aircraft and ships in the Baltic Sea since the beginning of 2016 has been repeatedly reported. April 29 the US military announced that a Russian Su-27 made a dangerous maneuver near the reconnaissance aircraft the US Air Force. April 14 became aware of the interception of the Russian Su-27 US spy plane RC-135.

Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom May 12 reported that they deployed in Estonia fighter intercepted three Russian military transport planes , which, according to the agency, flew in the direction of the Baltic states. May 13 Warsaw said about the regular violations of the border drones from Russia.

The Russian Defense Ministry has repeatedly stated that the actions of the pilots of the Russian aircraft in line with international rules.