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Sudan Suspends Planned Russian Naval Base – Reports

A former Russian Navy admiral said he believes Sudan suspended its agreement with Russia under U.S. pressure but Moscow denied the reports.

Russia to Close Parts of Black Sea for 6 Months

The move was swiftly condemned by Ukraine and the EU.

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Ukraine Accuses Russia of Shutting Off Black Sea Access, Harassing Ships

Ukraine claims that Russia will close parts of the Black Sea toward the Kerch Strait, which connects southern Russia to annexed Crimea.

U.S. Cancels Black Sea Deployment of 2 Warships – Turkey

Last week's news of a U.S. deployment of warships came amid rising tensions between Moscow and Kiev due to a buildup of Russian troops.

Russian Warships Stage Black Sea Drills Ahead of U.S. Arrivals

The drills follow Turkey’s announcement that the United States had notified it of plans to send two warships to the area.

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Russia Conducts First Pacific Long-Range Cruise Missile Test

U.S. defense officials have voiced concern that Russia's Kalibr cruise missile will offset U.S. advantages in the Pacific region.

Russia Deploys All Black Sea Submarines as NATO Kicks Off Drills

Russia's deployment during the Romania-led “Sea Shield 21” exercises is “unprecedented,” a commander said.

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U.S., Russia Warships Dock in Strategic Sudan Port

Russia recently signed a 25-year agreement to build a naval base in Port Sudan, part of Moscow's latest geopolitical push into Africa.

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Iran, Russia Start Joint Naval Drill in Indian Ocean

Joint exercises will include a drill simulating ship abduction and fighting fires.

Russia Stages Black Sea Warship Drills Amid U.S. Destroyer Presence

The Admiral Makarov performed exercises “under combat training plans” after three U.S. vessels entered the Black Sea waters.

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Russia Building Coastal Base for ‘Doomsday Nuke’ – Reports

The base is aimed at extending the Poseidon's service life.

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Russian Navy to Join NATO Countries for Joint Exercises in 10-Year First

The last time the Russian Navy operated together with NATO ships was in 2011.

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Russia Bolsters Military Forces in Baltic Exclave Amid NATO Fears

A Russian naval admiral accused NATO of deploying an armored tank and several battalion-tactical groups to Kaliningrad's borders.

Post-Cold War Tensions

Russia Says Chased off U.S. Warship in Its Pacific Waters

A Russian anti-submarine destroyer threatened to "use a ramming maneuver to drive the intruder out of its territorial waters."

Russian Jailed for Sharing Military Secrets With CIA – TASS

The man is accused of trying to share information about advanced naval weapons systems.

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Bear and Cub Shot Dead by Russian Submariners After Climbing On Vessel

Reports said the bears were shot because the mother “was very emaciated and wounded.”

On and Off the Trans-Siberian Train: The Sailor

Meet a young man in the Russian Navy who has a personal kind of patriotism.

Russian Nuclear Sub Surfaces Off Alaska During War Games

Local fishermen reported having a close encounter with the Russian vessels.

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Russia's Naval Fleet Goes on Display in Annual Parade

The parade in St. Petersburg took place as President Vladimir Putin has boasted of the Navy's growing capabilities.

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Putin Inaugurates New Warships, Hails Russia's Virus Response in Crimea Visit

Putin said the share of modern ships in Russia's Navy should exceed 70% of its fleet by 2027.

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