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Russia denies Black Sea Fleet poised for emergency action

Moscow, Russia - "Such reports could have been put out to deliberately fan tensions in the region"

The Russian Navy dismissed on Thursday media reports claiming that the Russian Black Sea Fleet, based in Ukraine, had been put on alert and was preparing to urgently go to sea. "I've been authorized to categorically deny this information as being inconsistent with reality and providing fertile soil for rumors and speculation. It's business as usual, and the Black Sea Fleet is performing its routine...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1099491
Rome, Italy, 02/06/2009 18:05
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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