The media reported on the risks of simultaneous exercises of Russia and NATO in the Baltic

The military exercises of Russia and NATO, which will take place simultaneously in the Baltic Sea, may cause an increase in tension in this region. This was reported by the Bild newspaper.

"What is happening in the Baltic Sea is fraught with the threat of escalating into a more serious escalation," the newspaper quoted security expert Moritz Braque as saying.

At the same time, naval expert Johannes Peters clarified that the Russian state is acting legally by deploying its units in the Baltic Sea.

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On May 31, it was reported that small anti-submarine ships of the Baltic Fleet conducted artillery firing at sea and air targets, and also practiced fighting unmanned boats as part of the exercises.