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The Sinking of the Russian Black Sea Flagship: A Lesson for the US Pacific Fleet

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The Sinking of the Russian Black Sea Flagship: A Lesson for the US Pacific Fleet
A satellite image shows a view of the Russian navy's guided-missile cruiser Moskva at the port in Sevastopol, Crimea, on April 7, 2022. Satellite image 2022 Maxar Technologies/Handout via Reuters
James E. Fanell
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The unanticipated sinking of the Moskva, the flagship of the Russian navy’s Black Sea fleet, on April 14 garnered worldwide attention. It led to intense speculation about how it will impact Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine.

James E. Fanell
James E. Fanell
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Jim Fanell, a retired U.S. Navy captain, is currently a government fellow at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy in Switzerland, and a former director of intelligence and information operations for the U.S. Pacific Fleet. His nearly 30-year career as a naval intelligence officer spanned an unprecedented series of afloat and ashore assignments across the Indo-Pacific, specializing in the People’s Republic of China’s navy and its operations. A recognized international public speaker and accomplished writer, Fanell also is the creator and manager of the Indo-Pacific Security forum Red Star Rising/Risen.
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