"Building on decades of strategic planning, geopolitical maneuvering, and military investment, Russia has risen as a global military superpower. The Russian Navy, in particular, has cemented its position as one of strongest navies in Eastern Europe, by a long shot. ( These are the 31 warplanes of the Russian Air Force.) This dominance is not just a matter of military might but also reflects Russia's broader ambitions in the region, particularly in the context of its ongoing conflict with Ukraine, even dating back to 2014."
"Before 2014, Sevastopol was Russia's main Black Sea Fleet base under lease agreements with Ukraine. Annexation of Crimea in 2014 secured full control of the port, further increasing Russia's power within the region. This base is not only a crucial operational hub for Russia's Black Sea Fleet but also allows Russia to project power into the Mediterranean and beyond. The newest additions to Russia's fleet are fairly impressive."
Russia has developed into a global military superpower with particular naval strength in Eastern Europe. Control of Sevastopol after the 2014 annexation secured a strategic Black Sea Fleet hub that enables power projection into the Mediterranean. Fleet modernization includes Admiral Grigorovich-class frigates with advanced missile and multi-mission capabilities and Borei-class ballistic missile submarines that expand nuclear deterrent capacity. Modernization progress is uneven, with many vessels still Soviet-era refits. Russia's reinforced naval posture underpins regional ambitions and helps explain NATO's intensified support for Ukraine aimed at constraining further Russian expansion.
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