1. Strategic Context and Geopolitical Significance The Red Sea corridor, anchored by the Republic of Djibouti, serves as one of the most volatile and critical maritime chokepoints in the global economy, connecting the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal to the Indian Ocean. Djibouti’s unique concentration of international military bases and commercial ports makes it a focal point for global power projection and a primary node for monitoring maritime domain awareness (MDA) gaps.

The frigate Grigorovich did not pass by the STROG as did the vessel ASCALON (IMO:9198226 - Last contact 12 MAR near Malta - by @TiaFarris10 ) , they could still be in the MED. The weather conditions are favorable and considering the distance they could be in transit at this time. By @TiaFarris10 Dangerous manoeuvre in the sea by the Russian cargo ship   ASCALON  near a collision with a foreign cargo ship . Exclusive photos of the cargo ship   ASCALON  near Malta prove that th