US Warship Trains in Baltics Amid Regional Tension

Описание: U.S. aircraft depart from deck of USS Kearsarge, September 3, 2022.

The USS Kearsarge is the first US navy amphibious assault ship in at least 20 years to be taking part in international exercises in the Baltic Sea.

The USS Kearsarge is the flagship of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Force and is one of the U.S. Navy's largest vessels.

Its mission in the Baltic Sea is to promote safety and security in the region.

The exercises have been taking place amid tensions in the area in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

With some other U.S. Navy ships, it has been training for months with the militaries of Sweden and Finland.

The Nordic countries started their path to accession to the NATO military alliance following Russia's actions.

Moscow has repeatedly warned Helsinki and Stockholm against joining NATO and has warned of retaliatory measures if they do.

Countries bordering the Baltic Sea include Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany and Denmark.

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