Bulgaria refused to participate in NATO naval exercise Poseidon 21

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Bulgaria refused to participate in NATO naval exercise Poseidon 21

Bulgaria refused to participate in the NATO naval exercises Poseidon-21, which began in the Black Sea. The officially announced reason for the refusal was the outbreak of coronavirus on the ships of the Bulgarian Navy. This was reported by Radio Romania.

The Bulgarian partner had a problem with the pandemic and for this reason he rejected participation in the multinational exercise

- said the chief of staff of the Romanian Navy Mihai Panait.



The refusal to participate in the exercises was confirmed by the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Security of Bulgaria Krasimir Karakachanov. According to him, five cases of coronavirus infection were recorded on the ships of the Bulgarian Navy, after which it was decided to abandon the maneuvers.

Sofia warned Bucharest about this a week ago

- explained the minister.

The day before, the Poseidon-21 naval exercise began in the Black Sea, in which a total of about 700 military personnel, 13 ships and 9 aircraft from Romania, Greece, Turkey, Spain, France and the United States (minus Bulgaria), as well as a permanent NATO mine action group SNMCMG2.

The main objective of the exercise is to develop anti-submarine and air defense, hydrographic reconnaissance, detection and disposal of sea mines and improvised explosive devices. Joint forces will repel the attack aviation, surface ships and submarines of the enemy. The towing of the damaged ship, refueling at sea and first aid will also be worked out.
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  1. +4
    28 February 2021 07: 25
    The coronavirus can do anything. Appeared, and participation in the maneuvers was stopped. Or maybe it's just a reason for refusal
    1. -2
      28 February 2021 07: 38
      Association with this teaching:
      a caring pimp sent the prodigal girls who hunted him to honey. inspection
      1. +1
        28 February 2021 07: 48
        Bulgaria refused to participate in naval exercises
        This is what the life-giving virus does! crying
    2. +11
      28 February 2021 10: 13
      Quote: oleg-gr
      Or maybe this is just a reason for refusal.

      We also remember how the Bulgarian soldiers and officers flatly refused to shoot at the dummies of Russian soldiers during NATO exercises in Romania.

      These are the dummies
      1. 0
        28 February 2021 11: 31
        It is a pity that the outbreak of the plague did not stop NATO exercises.
    3. +12
      28 February 2021 12: 02
      The coronavirus can do anything. Appeared, and participation in the maneuvers was stopped. Or maybe it's just a reason for refusal

      No corona virus. From March 1 in Bulgaria, almost all restrictions on public life are lifted. Catering establishments, restaurants, discos, night bars, shops are all moving to normal. operating modes. Mass vaccinations are taking place at a rapid pace in the country. Here I was vaccinated on Friday.
      Bulgarian politicians have repeatedly stated that they are not involved in any anti-Russian military plans.
      "07.12.2021 Premier: Bulgaria is not participating in the scenario of the attack on Russia"

      https://rus.bg/obschestvo/obschestvo/31637-premer-bolgariya-ne-uchastvuet-v-stsenarii-napadeniya-na-rossiyu
      In the Russian media and forums / VOs are not excluded / give a soul in order to present Bulgaria as an enemy, but if we look at the real facts, the situation is completely different:
      In 2015, Bulgaria refused to accept active elements of the American missile defense system on its territory, and they were deployed in Romania.
      In 2016, Bulgaria refused to participate in the anti-Russian Black Sea squadron, along with Turkey, Romania, Ukraine and Georgia. The failure of Bulgaria buried the entire project.
      https://topwar.ru/96863-bolgariya-otvetila-otkazom-na-predlozhenie-prinyat-uchastie-v-sozdanii-chernomorskoy-flotilii-nato-my-ne-vidim-dlya-sebya-ugroz-so-storony-rossii.html
      At the beginning of 2018, Bulgaria was one of those countries that refused to send Russian diplomats because of the Skripal case.
      In 2019, the premier Borisov, put an end to -"Bulgaria will not allow the deployment of a NATO naval base!"
      https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/rus/news/2019/11/25/7103449/
      Bulgaria regularly signs contracts for the repair of military equipment with Russian and Belarusian companies, despite the dissatisfaction of the United States.
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      Note: It looks like a group of troll-la-la dug in on VO ... negative , whose goal is to turn the Russians against other peoples and vice versa! Scattering disinformation, speculating, these provocateurs carry their stench through the forums! They are the enemies! Dear members of the forum, do not indulge in provocations, Bulgarians and Russians are not enemies!
      1. -2
        28 February 2021 12: 57
        Quote: pytar
        "07.12.2021 Premier: Bulgaria is not participating in the scenario of the attack on Russia"

        Is this a joke?
        07 will come only after 12 months.
        Or do you live in a different time? request
        1. +4
          28 February 2021 13: 02
          Is this a joke? 07. 12. 2021 will only come in 10 months. Or are you living in a different time?

          My typo! Premier's statement from 07.12.2020.
      2. 0
        28 February 2021 15: 01
        There are people who need to fight with someone from the couch. They cannot live without the image of the enemy.
    4. -1
      28 February 2021 13: 17
      Quote: oleg-gr
      The coronavirus can do anything. Appeared, and participation in the maneuvers was stopped. Or maybe it's just a reason for refusal

      It is not at all necessary - NATO members always finished exercises on Friday and continued them on Monday, so there is still the same audience, and they had it during the Cold War. And the Bulgarians just decided to save money on the exercises - they need them, especially since the recession in the economy and they have no extra money for the military, so they found a reason to refuse.
      1. 0
        28 February 2021 15: 03
        And the simple fact that Baulgaria is not interested in damaging relations with the Russian Federation, you do not consider? This is also reflected in the bubble.
        1. -1
          28 February 2021 17: 58
          Quote: ironic
          Do you consider the simple fact that Baulgaria is not interested in damaging relations with the Russian Federation?

          I am not considering laying a gas pipeline to Bulgaria after the refusal. And joining NATO and so completely spoiled their relationship with Russia, as well as the ban on the passage of our aircraft during the bombing of Serbia. So we always remember who treated us and how in difficult times. You still remember the events of two thousand years of history, but you suggest that we forget how Bulgaria betrayed us?
          1. 0
            28 February 2021 18: 33
            When Bulgaria joined NATO, there was no obvious confrontation with Rissia, and from the point of view of prospects it was reasonable for them and this can be understood. Refusal to lay a gas pipeline is their right. Vaughn America refused to complete the construction of an oil pipeline from Canada. This of course will cause graters, but will not make them enemies. During the conflict in Serbia, they may well have been unwilling to substitute their territory for potentially problematic actions for their interests. Again, related to NATO membership. This must be understood. Maybe this also causes graters, but it does not make your enemies.
  2. +2
    28 February 2021 07: 26
    And why weren't the vukroshavok invited, at least on inflatable boats, at least on extras? Or, are they afraid that after their visit to the ships, NATO will massively search the toilet bowls, at least from the ships? ??
    1. +2
      28 February 2021 08: 31
      And why weren't the vukroshavok invited, at least on inflatable boats, at least on extras?

      Yes, they will not be able to reach the neutral waters with oars.
    2. -2
      28 February 2021 08: 34
      Quote: Thrifty
      Why weren't the vukroshawks invited, at least on inflatable boats,

      Yes, until they rake in, the exercises will end and everyone will go home
    3. 0
      28 February 2021 09: 59
      Quote: Thrifty
      And why weren't the vukroshavok invited, at least on inflatable boats, at least on extras?

      they will be put instead of targets.
    4. +7
      28 February 2021 11: 30
      Why weren't the vukroshavok invited, at least on inflatable boats?

      They say they were very interested in the maneuvering point. "Towing of the damaged ship, refueling at sea will also be worked out. and first aid"...
      They agreed to accept help in cash, or on a card ...
    5. -1
      28 February 2021 14: 26
      Ukroshavok do not have a satellite, and they re-infect everyone there.
  3. +7
    28 February 2021 07: 27
    The stump is clear ... sick ... wassat
    1. +6
      28 February 2021 10: 23
      Quote: Mouse
      The stump is clear ... sick ... wassat

      Ash tree stump, they will benefit from this "disease" Yes
      Hi Vasily hi
      1. +3
        28 February 2021 11: 03
        hi Come on ... they will quickly inoculate and do not have time to blink an eye ...
        wink
  4. 0
    28 February 2021 07: 29
    laughing "Brothers" once again "politely" like in the good old days of Adolf Aloizych
    decided to jump off the locomotive under a plausible pretext. laughing Are they there once again accidentally Varna again in the city of "Stalino" will not be renamed? laughing wassat
    1. -5
      28 February 2021 08: 13
      Covid on ships is, it's real. Varna will not be Stalin, Putin too.
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      2. +2
        28 February 2021 09: 06
        Lutshe bi Varna was beaten by Stalin, and the best was Putin.
        1. 0
          28 February 2021 13: 28
          Lutshe bi Varna was beaten by Stalin, and the best was Putin.

          Not! Will not! Let these two comrades stay with the Russian Federation. Not suitable for export ... laughing
          1. The comment was deleted.
            1. +1
              28 February 2021 15: 00
              You have some kind of persistent reflections in the gluteal region. And besides the toilet theme, what else will it be?
        2. +1
          28 February 2021 15: 05
          Would you suggest renaming all rivers to the Volga?
        3. +1
          28 February 2021 21: 18
          Yeah, dreams ...
      3. +5
        28 February 2021 10: 20
        Quote: bagatura
        Covid on ships is, it's real. Varna will not be Stalin, Putin too.

        Bagatur, your politicians are all on hind legs in front of NATO, and you know that it was in the NATO high command that the level of distrust towards the Bulgarians, who are not called for nothing, quotation: "Russia's Trojan horse in NATO" Yes
        Come on, get out of your skin and criticize NATO. am
      4. 0
        28 February 2021 12: 25
        There is covid on the ships, it's real.

        There is a lot of Covid, but he did not appear here! Crews on ships are regularly tested, there are no surprises. This is just an excuse to leave the event, which is not in our Bulgarian interests.
        Varna will not be Stalin, Putin too.

        And that's for sure! good Let them tinker with their Stalin and Putin in Russia! Yes
        1. 0
          28 February 2021 14: 48
          Is it siguren si, che nyama corona virus on the ship? Dare "from 2 weeks 30% of the crew are sick, 2 on duty shift shifts will be present.
          1. 0
            28 February 2021 15: 52
            Write in Russian for a different reason they will be considered for violation of the rules on the site. Of course, I do not have a complete picture of the situation with covid in the Navy. Even though my nephew is in the navy. I was ill / together with my family / in October. The month was under quarantine. Already returned to the service. He says that many have been ill or are currently under quarantine. So this is not new. We could declare a refusal at the end of the year. It's just that the pandemic is a good reason, and I think the refusal is reasonable, meeting the interests of Bulgaria. We have nothing to do there. This is not our confrontation.
            1. +2
              28 February 2021 17: 01
              And what is our confrontation, are we a member of NATO or the OVD? I have not read something that the Bulgarians would have rowdy in some city in Russia, but such a phenomenon of Russian citizens in my Varna is a typical phenomenon. then they threaten and prepare for war, namely, what would be ready if this war begins one day. Tell you what time it takes to prepare a good operator of the GAS or radar? And this does not work on simulators.
              1. 0
                28 February 2021 21: 41
                Don't explain this to me. I know. I told you about the language, because you might get banned. This is considered a violation of the rules of the site.
                1. +1
                  28 February 2021 22: 22
                  At eergroup 2000, slaughter glory and where do Russians write in Russian, but I can't speak Bulgarian here even when they are discussing Bulgaria?
                  1. 0
                    1 March 2021 00: 10
                    At eergroup 2000, slaughter glory and where do Russians write in Russian, but I can't speak Bulgarian here even when they are discussing Bulgaria?

                    Bulgaria is a democratic country! On our sites, you can write in Russian and in the languages ​​in which forum participants want. This is normal, there is no problem. Moreover, the majority of Bulgarians know several languages.
                    But on VO it is not so:
                    The site is strictly prohibited: a) ... b) ... c) ... d) ... e) ... f) With all due respect to other languages, the language of communication in the comments to published articles is Russian. Unfortunately, speakers of other languages ​​often use them to clarify relationships with each other, while using obscene language;
                    Link down pages. This is their monastery, their rules. Let them respect our rules, and we will respect their rules. This is fairer. Yes
                    1. 0
                      1 March 2021 11: 33
                      Quote: pytar
                      But on VO it is not so:

                      Well, if you don't like this position, why then write here?
                      1. 0
                        1 March 2021 13: 05
                        Well, if you don't like this position, why then write here?

                        You are clearly not reading the entire dialogue. I do not dispute site rules. They are what they are and I try to comply with them. My explanation was to a colleague, he thinks they are wrong. Also his right.
  5. 0
    28 February 2021 07: 30
    Bulgaria refused to participate in NATO naval exercise Poseidon 21
    The smell of gas is sweeter than the smell of burnt carditis. feel
    On the ships of the Bulgarian Navy, five cases of coronavirus infection were recorded, after which it was decided to abandon the maneuvers.
    As far as I know, there are more than 5 ships in the Bulgarian Navy, there were also a healthy crew. feel
    1. 0
      28 February 2021 12: 31
      The smell of gas is sweeter than the smell of burnt carditis.

      For some reason, everything revolves around the gas! laughing And Bulgaria has its own national interests! It is not in our Bulgarian interests to confront our neighbors - they are all in NATO! At the same time, we do not have any conflicting contradictions with the Russian Federation. hi
      As far as I know, there are more than 5 ships in the Bulgarian Navy, there were also a healthy crew.

      Crews on ships are regularly tested, there are no surprises there. Covid, of course, did not "appear suddenly" the day before the exercise! This is just an excuse to leave the event, which is not in our Bulgarian interests. bully
      1. 0
        1 March 2021 15: 19
        Quote: pytar
        For some reason, everything revolves around the gas! And Bulgaria has its own national interests!

        Well, this is not with us, but with Europe. They are ready to give their lives for cheap gas. And the interests of Bulgaria ... hi They could have become a gas hub of Europe, but it turned out to be a little guts. hi Now Turkey rules, tomorrow there will be Germany. And the lot of Bulgaria is a "roadside picnic". request
        It is not in our Bulgarian interests to confront our neighbors - they are all in NATO!
        Are you not a NATO member? So why are you pressing? Serbia was gouged ... angry she was not in NATO.
        At the same time, we do not have any conflicting contradictions with the Russian Federation. hi
        Thank you! hi
        1. 0
          1 March 2021 18: 37
          Let's look at the facts and draw conclusions based on them! bully So...
          Well, this is not with us, but with Europe.

          Fact: The topic of gas in rus-media, almost every third section! In Europe, it is the 3th ...
          Conclusion: For some reason, everything revolves around the gas!
          They are ready to give their lives for cheap gas.

          Fact: And in Gazprom, they will sell gas at a higher price, and not only will they give their lives ...
          Conclusion: Everyone goes for their own benefit, not really understanding the means of achievement.
          And the interests of Bulgaria .... Could have become a gas hub in Europe, but the guts turned out to be thin.

          Fact: South Stream / UP / without EU approval turned into a totally unprofitable one. Balkan Stream / BP / has been implemented and is already in operation. The route UP and BP coincide by 80%, and the entire flow goes through Bulgaria. Bulgaria's interests protected in the best possible manner!
          Conclusion: You are not aware of what happened. Judge by the ru-media, but in them the truth is close to zero.
          Now Turkey rules

          I just wanted to ask, how does it steer ??? Can you explain?
          And Bulgaria's destiny is a "roadside picnic"

          Fact: Over the past 30 years, the country's GDP has doubled. In 2019, it reached a historic record. In a "picnic in the ubochin", citizens live just as well as in the most resource-rich country in the world.
          Conclusion: You are not aware of the situation.
          Are you not a NATO member?

          Fact: Since 2004 he joined NATO. Until 2014, Russia and NATO were very close friends.
          Conclusion: Policy changes are always possible.
          Serbia was gouged ...

          Fact: They gouged it back. Before that, Serbia had done a lot of dirty tricks and sharpened forms of genocide.
          Conclusion: You are not aware of the attitude of Serbia's neighbors. You know only the Serbian version of events, readily replicated by rus-media.
          she was not in NATO.

          Fact: On November 14, 1951, Yugoslavia and the United States signed an open-ended agreement on mutual security. The SFRY before that was a member of the so-called. "Balkan Union" together with Greece and Turkey. Thus, the SFRY was an unofficial member of NATO until the 90s. If the bloody events had not happened and the collapse of Yugoslavia, it would have been one of the first to join NATO.
          https://topwar.ru/103593-tito-i-nato.html
          Conclusion: You are not aware of things.
          Thank you!

          Hope the exchange was mutually beneficial! And thank you! hi
  6. -1
    28 February 2021 07: 33
    Is it really starting to dawn on them how the matter might end? And that's good.
    1. +1
      28 February 2021 07: 36
      Quote: Ros 56
      Is it really starting to dawn on them how the matter might end? And that's good.

      Of course not
      the Bulgarian leadership would not have enough spirit to contradict the owner
      Apparently there are instructions about the virus
      1. 0
        28 February 2021 08: 41
        Quote: Flood
        there are instructions about the virus

        Does the virus have its own account ??? belay Is it dollar or yuan? feel
    2. +3
      28 February 2021 08: 07
      Is it really starting to reach them

      Do not indulge yourself with illusions ... just at this stage it is more profitable for them ... Yes
  7. -3
    28 February 2021 08: 20
    Quote: bagatura
    Covid on ships is, it's real. Varna will not be Stalin, Putin too.

    Finally inject yourself with a pfizer laughing In general, for Eureka, the cerebellum was broken, of course)): these barbarians made vaccines and in their rhythm distribute around the world, and they themselves are vaccinated, without running around with bulging eyes for free doses. Directly the picture of the world faded)) laughing
    1. 0
      28 February 2021 21: 22
      Pfizer has already set, no problem.
  8. +4
    28 February 2021 09: 23
    The officially announced reason for the refusal was the outbreak of coronavirus on the ships of the Bulgarian Navy. This was reported by Radio Romania.


    Sofia warned Bucharest about this a week ago


    And what do the Romanians command in these exercises?
    1. +2
      28 February 2021 09: 30
      Welcome soldier
      Romanians seem to be local, "masters" ... or maybe they have lots there ... so my, minke whales will steer everyone.
      1. +4
        28 February 2021 11: 35
        Good time! hi

        Well, it looks like on a collective farm, everyone takes turns like commanders ...
        1. +2
          28 February 2021 14: 05
          And the last word for the "foreman"!
          1. +3
            28 February 2021 14: 54
            Well, yes, they let you play democracy ...
            1. +1
              28 February 2021 16: 15
              Dermocracy ends when the "foreman" spits out the "bulls" and gets off the stool! then "he gives out earrings to all the sisters!"
    2. +5
      28 February 2021 10: 25
      Quote: cniza
      The officially announced reason for the refusal was the outbreak of coronavirus on the ships of the Bulgarian Navy. This was reported by Radio Romania.


      Sofia warned Bucharest about this a week ago


      And what do the Romanians command in these exercises?

      Obviously, they, as before, provide their infrastructure to NATO as geographically convenient.

      Greetings Victor hi
      1. +4
        28 February 2021 11: 38
        Good time, Gena! hi

        Such a menagerie is difficult to manage, but they train hard ...
    3. +1
      28 February 2021 11: 26
      Quote: cniza
      And what do the Romanians command in these exercises?

      There probably is a coordination and logistics center for NATO. winked
      1. +5
        28 February 2021 11: 39
        It looks like one of the NATO headquarters ...
        1. +2
          28 February 2021 16: 17
          They were building, Yankees, something there recently ... in short, ours have a cross on the map.
          1. +3
            28 February 2021 19: 29
            Moreover, the priority cross ...
            1. +1
              28 February 2021 19: 33
              Yes, if the Yankees are nestled somewhere, immediately take them on a pencil!
              1. +2
                28 February 2021 20: 45
                Otherwise, they have completely lost their fear, it's time to remind them where their country is and where the Black Sea is ...
                1. +1
                  28 February 2021 21: 51
                  Yes, no one beat them, so Schaub reached the tailbone. If they climb into Samara, then they really choose opponents, weaker.
  9. bar
    +2
    28 February 2021 09: 26
    Bulgaria refused to participate in NATO naval exercises

    Not a big loss for NATO. The main thing is that she did not refuse to provide her ports to the participants. And nothing else is needed from her.
  10. 0
    28 February 2021 09: 57
    Quote: Gennady Fomkin
    laughing "Brothers" once again "politely" like in the good old days of Adolf Aloizych
    decided to jump off the locomotive under a plausible pretext. laughing Are they there once again accidentally Varna again in the city of "Stalino" will not be renamed? laughing wassat

    If there are real cases of the disease, why put the entire crew at risk with possible dire consequences. Now is not the time for war to make such senseless sacrifices.
    1. 0
      28 February 2021 10: 03
      Quote: stoqn477
      Now is not the time for war to make such senseless sacrifices.

      Why then conduct exercises at such a time? What if the crews of NATO ships will be enveloped in a virus?
  11. -2
    28 February 2021 09: 59
    I do not like Bulgarians ... have always been traitors .. not all of course ..
  12. -2
    28 February 2021 10: 02
    if (God forbid) it comes to choose with whom it shares a ration .... I'll give it to a Chechen ... they have eggs ..
  13. 0
    28 February 2021 10: 11
    Quote: Egoza
    Quote: stoqn477
    Now is not the time for war to make such senseless sacrifices.

    Why then conduct exercises at such a time? What if the crews of NATO ships will be enveloped in a virus?

    As they say, everyone knows about themselves best. Our fleet does not consist of tens of thousands of people.
  14. 0
    28 February 2021 10: 15
    Quote: Coco
    if (God forbid) it comes to choose with whom it shares a ration .... I'll give it to a Chechen ... they have eggs ..

    Well well. They obviously have eggs to chop off their heads ... Obviously you've forgotten what they're capable of.
  15. -1
    28 February 2021 12: 36
    On the eve of the Black Sea, the Poseidon-21 naval exercise began, in which a total of about 700 military personnel, 13 ships and 9 aircraft from Romania, Greece, Turkey, Spain, France and the United States (minus Bulgaria), as well as a permanent NATO mine action group SNMCMG2. The main objective of the exercise is to develop anti-submarine and air defense, hydrographic reconnaissance, detection and disposal of sea mines and improvised explosive devices. The joint forces will repel the attack of enemy aircraft, surface ships and submarines. The towing of the damaged ship, refueling at sea and first aid will also be worked out. Well, Bulgarians know whom to take as allies, 2 world wars confirm this

    TURKS WHERE? laughing
  16. -1
    28 February 2021 12: 47
    Quote: stoqn477
    Quote: Coco
    if (God forbid) it comes to choose with whom it shares a ration .... I'll give it to a Chechen ... they have eggs ..

    Well well. They obviously have eggs to chop off their heads ... Obviously you've forgotten what they're capable of.

    Please go to Erdogan on the Bashi-bazouks. laughing
  17. -1
    28 February 2021 13: 02
    Quote: Gennady Fomkin
    Quote: stoqn477
    Quote: Coco
    if (God forbid) it comes to choose with whom it shares a ration .... I'll give it to a Chechen ... they have eggs ..

    Well well. They obviously have eggs to chop off their heads ... Obviously you've forgotten what they're capable of.

    Please go to Erdogan on the Bashi-bazouks. laughing

    Maybe he will put it back to the Bulgarian necks, for 500 years how many will there be? laughing
  18. 0
    28 February 2021 16: 21
    Today on Rambler: The frigate "Admiral Grigorovich" entered the port of Sudan, Interfax reports, citing the press service of the Black Sea Fleet (Black Sea Fleet).
    It is noted that the crew of the frigate "Admiral Grigorovich" was the first of the Russian warships to visit Port Sudan.
    "Within the framework of the visit, it is planned to replenish the material stocks of the frigate and rest the personnel after participating in the multinational naval exercise AMAN-2021 (AMAN-2021) in the Arabian Sea," the press service said.

    They added that in the Sudanese port, by agreement between Russia and Sudan, a logistical support point for the Russian Navy will be created. It is reported by Rambler. Further: https://news.rambler.ru/army/45907236/?utm_content=news_media&utm_medium=read_more&utm_source=copylink
  19. 0
    1 March 2021 22: 37
    The officially announced reason for the refusal was the outbreak of coronavirus on the ships of the Bulgarian Navy.

    "Flash on the left .... Flash on the right ..." (c)