The security in the Black Sea region entails serious concerns, Russia being the biggest concern, Defense Minister Gabriel Les on Friday told the international conference Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum, which is taking place in the seaside resort of Mamaia.
“The Black Sea is fundamental to Russia's national security, it provides control over the Caucasus, the Republic of Moldova and half of Ukraine, and provides a platform for projecting forces and influence in the Balkans, the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Russia's strategic objective is to dominate the Black Sea region, and Moscow's security strategy classifies NATO as a military …read more
Source: Agerpres
