It has been 102 days since Russia began its brutal invasion of Ukraine.
Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge of the US Navy is seen at the harbour in Stockholm, Sweden, on June 3, 2022, ahead of the Baltic Operations 'Baltops 22' exercise that will take place from June 5 to 17 in the southern Baltic Sea area.
Over 45 ships and more than 75 aircraft are also taking part in the Baltic Operations coined BALTOPS 22. The US-led games, which began in 1972, are reportedly not in response to any specific threat.Vice Admiral Gene Black He added: “BALTOPS 22 highlights our past investments and shows our collective partnership and capabilities as we recognize the importance of 'freedom of the seas' and the vital role the Baltic plays in European prosperity."Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers an address to the participants of the Bolshaya Peremena All-Russian contest for school students via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on June 1, 2022.
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