The flying of US UAVs in the Black Sea triggered Russia into action. Following the statement from the Ministry of Defense, the risk of conflict between NATO and Russia came to the fore. It was stated that Defense Minister Andrey Belousov instructed the General Staff to make recommendations on a rapid response to provocations.
MINISTER FİDAN: WE HAVE BEEN SAYING THIS FROM THE BEGINNING
Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, who recently participated in a live broadcast, made the following assessment regarding the possibility of a third world war: “The world should take this threat seriously. There is such a risk, we have been saying this from the beginning. This is a truly calculated issue.”
MSB: OUR ARMY IS READY FOR ANY SCENARIO
Later, Ministry of National Defense sources made a statement regarding Minister Fidan’s statements, saying, “No one, especially our country, wants a dark picture like the Third World War, but it should be noted that our army is ready for any scenario.”
RUSSIA: “US UAVS’ FLIGHTS IN THE BLACK SEA INCREASE THE RISK OF CONFLICT BETWEEN NATO AND RUSSIA”
Finally, in a statement made by the Russian Ministry of Defense, it was stated that US strategic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which provide reconnaissance and targeting services for the Ukrainian army, have increased the flight intensity over the Black Sea.
It was emphasized that this situation showed that the USA and NATO countries were more involved in the Ukraine conflict and the following statements were made:
“Such flights increase the risk of direct conflict between the alliance (NATO) and Russia by increasing the probability of air incidents. NATO countries will be held responsible for this. Defense Minister Andrey Belousov instructed the General Staff to submit proposals on a rapid response to provocations.”
