General Hodges said that the United States needs the Black Sea to contain Russia and Iran, RIA Novosti reported.
According to the former commander-in-chief of American forces in Europe, General Ben Hodges, America is interested in the Black Sea to confront Russia.
“We have to think strategically – we need the Black Sea to contain Russia and Iran, and also to protect our allies and friends in the region,” he said.
At the same time, the general noted that Biden does not have a definite understanding of what policy should be pursued in the Black Sea region.
“The new administration still does not have a clear strategy for the Black Sea region. I know that they are already working on something there, but in fact there is nothing yet”, he added.
Hodges suggested increasing diplomatic pressure on Russia, as well as increasing economic investment in the countries of the region and qualitatively improving relations with Ukraine and Turkey.
“I want Ukraine and Georgia to be NATO members,” the general added.