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The Dutch Marine Corps’ director of operations, General Jeff Mac Mootry, has accused Russian military of trying to provoke the British and Dutch marines during their exercises outside the Arctic Circle. This was reported by The Telegraph news agency.
«During our missile defense program, we see more Russian ships than normally and they come closer to us than in past decades. They clearly want to make their presence visible,» – Mac Mootry said.
He also noted a large number of Russian fighters fly closer over NATO warships. According to him, such a presence can be called «provocative.»
In addition, the General doubted Britain’s departure from the EU would undermine close security partnership.
« We are both Nato partners so I don’t foresee any difference in our armed forces working together once Brexit is finalised. Whether you like it or not, you are still part of Europe,» – Mac Mootry added.
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