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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
A still image from a video, released by Russia's Defence Ministry, shows what it said to be crew members kneeling down on the deck during an operation held by Russian navy officers to board the Palau-flagged Sukru Okan vessel
Shipping

Russia Releases Video Showing Navy Boarding Cargo Ship in Black Sea

By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW, Aug 15 (Reuters) – Russia on Tuesday released video footage showing an armed naval inspection unit boarding a

August 15, 2023
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Saturday, July 3, 2021
British Royal Navy destroyer HMS Defender in the Bosphorus Strait. REUTERS/Yoruk Isik
Navy

Russian Warplanes Practice Bombing Ships In The Black Sea

By Tom Balmforth (Reuters) – Russian warplanes practiced bombing enemy ships in the Black Sea during training exercises, Russia said on Saturday, amid

July 3, 2021
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Putin Hits Out At Black Sea ‘Provocation’
Defense

Putin Hits Out At Black Sea ‘Provocation’

By Henry Meyer and Jake Rudnitsky (Bloomberg) — President Vladimir Putin accused the U.S. of involvement in what he termed a “provocation” by a

June 30, 2021
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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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Defense

Did Russia Try To Bomb A Royal Navy Ship?

Moscow said it fired warning shots and dropped bombs in the path of the British destroyer HMS Defender. Are the claims true? By Guy Faulconbridge (Reuters)

June 24, 2021
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