Category: Security policy

Grain exports: A turn for the better - or a world war?

Grain exports: A turn for the better - or a world war?

Gepostet von | 23 Jun 2022 | , , | 0

Under the above title, RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland (rnd) reported on 16 June 2022 on a plan put forward by former SACEUR, Admiral James George Stavridis, US Navy, to break up Russia's inhumane grain blockades in the Black Sea. He proposes providing military escort for Ukrainian civilian wheat transports in the Black Sea. In this way, it would be possible to set limits to Putin's power games and defuse the global food crisis that he has deliberately brought about. Admiral James G. Stavridis That wouldn't be entirely risk-free, but "a little common sense in the midst of war" should be worth the "calculated risk", as the rnd and the nyt (New York...

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BALTOPS manoeuvre successfully completed

BALTOPS manoeuvre successfully completed

Gepostet von | 17 Jun 2022 | , , , , | 0

As announced, a final press conference was held today at the end of the annual Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) manoeuvre. Representatives of the inviting US NAVY were the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Admiral Michael Gilday and Vice Admiral Eugene Black, Commander of the US 6th Fleet. Together with their host, Vice Admiral Frank Lensky, Commander of the Fleet, they were available to answer questions and make statements to members of the press. Admiral Gilday was pleased about the renewed hospitality in Kiel and emphasised that the alliance had successfully carried out exercises with the motto "one for all, all for one". He also welcomed the...

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The "Lübeck" is back home

The "Lübeck" is back home

Gepostet von | 16 Jun 2022 | , , , | 1

Emotions on arrival The Lübeck returned to her home port of Wilhelmshaven today. To the sounds of the Wilhelmshaven Music Corps, the frigate moored for the last time after a deployment. The day before, the old but very good-looking ship had been greeted in home waters by her "successors" "Sachsen-Anhalt" and "Nordrhein-Westfalen" and accompanied on her last journey along the Jade. On board were the commander of Operational Flotilla 2, Flotilla Admiral Axel Schulz, and the commander of operational forces from the naval command, Rear Admiral Jürgen zur Mühlen. The latter was also one of seven former commanders that frigate captain Röckel, the last commander of the "Lübeck", had on board...

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Iran seizes two Greek tankers

Iran seizes two Greek tankers

Gepostet von | 16 Jun 2022 | , , , , , | 0

Response to the US confiscating an oil cargo After the United States seized Iranian oil from a tanker off the Greek coast, Iranian forces seized two Greek tankers in the Gulf on Friday. Shortly beforehand, Tehran had warned against taking "punitive measures" against Athens. The Greek Foreign Ministry stated that an Iranian Navy helicopter had landed on the Greek-flagged ship "Delta Poseidon" sailing in international waters and had taken the crew, including two Greek citizens, hostage. A similar incident took place on the "Prudent Warrior", another ship flying the Greek flag. The Greek...

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The maritime side of the war: Crisis in the Black Sea Part III

The maritime side of the war: Crisis in the Black Sea Part III

Gepostet von | 16 Jun 2022 | , , , , , | 0

Russia calls for sanctions to be waived Wheat prices rose to a record high in March and the rise in food prices has sparked protests in many developing countries and contributed to an acceleration in global inflation rates. The United Nations is trying to negotiate a deal to allow Ukrainian grain to be shipped out of Black Sea ports such as Odessa. Russia has stated that it wants sanctions lifted as part of the deal. Without access to the sea, Ukraine is focusing on alternative routes to reach its target of 2 million tonnes per month. It hopes to ship 700,000 to 750,000 tonnes per month from two small...

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