Around 20 Russian warships began drills in the Caspian Sea on Thursday, defence ministry of Russia stated, part of broader war games involving most of its army and navy.
Russian military activity has drawn global attention amid its standoff with the West over Ukraine’s NATO aspiration.
Moscow has gathered over 100,000 soldiers near its border with Ukraine, however, it has denied planning an attack.
The White House on Wednesday said that a Russian invasion of Ukraine can happen anytime, as President Joe Biden declared plans to dispatch Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken to attend the Munich conference to meet world leaders and unite them against Moscow.