European countries created a coalition to secure Ukraine’s Black sea corridor

A number of European countries have created a coalition to develop Ukraine’s maritime capabilities. This was reported by the press service of the Ukrainian Navy Command on Facebook.

It is noted that the ceremony of announcing the opening of the coalition was attended by British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram, Commander of the US Navy Command Europe Admiral Stuart Benjamin Munsch, First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key and representatives of many European countries.

“The main tasks of the coalition are to help Ukraine win a victory at sea, ensure the safety of civilian navigation and eliminate the mine danger, as the Black Sea is currently the most dangerous in terms of mine safety in Europe. The sea is a highway, and it should be equal for everyone. That is why we have to protect it and become such a powerful fleet that Russia will never have a desire to seize it again,” emphasized Commander of the Ukrainian Navy Oleksiy Neizhpapa.

As noted, the coalition members will provide Ukraine with ships, equipment, and will train the boat crews of the naval and river flotillas, marines, air defense, mine countermeasures units, etc.

Tags: Black Sea grain corridor, UK, USA, Norway