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Mark Kelly: “The Russian Navy doesn't really operate in the Black Sea…”

Featuring: Mark Kelly, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Arizona

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Something Big is Happening to Crimea | Senator Mark Kelly

Published | Video Starts at 18:23

The Ukrainians hit military targets. So, I mean, the security situation in and around the Black Sea, you know, it's tenuous right now. But I'd say on the positive side, you know, The Russian Navy doesn't really operate in the Black Sea anymore. Too risky for them. The Ukrainians, without a significant naval force, has been basically able to shut them down. And if they want to go out there, have at it. (18:23–18:28)

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Asserts that the Russian Navy has ceased operations in the Black Sea due to risks.

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