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Russia may create a naval squadron in the Pacific and Indian oceans on a regular basis. About this in the interview «Star» said the commander in chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Viktor Chirkov.
Teal said that in the history of the Soviet Navy had the experience, when the fleet was the squadron in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The admiral said that if necessary, the management of the Navy «Will offer the government and the president to create a task force there on a permanent basis.»
Teal also said that the group, which will create the Navy in the Mediterranean, will consist of 5-6 ships that will be managed through the command of the Black Sea Fleet.
Recall that at the beginning of last week, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said about the need to form a Mediterranean naval task force on a permanent basis.