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World War 3: UK CONFRONTS Russia by sending warship to Black Sea
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THE UK has deployed a warship to the Black Sea in a move that could risk infuriating Russia, as NATO continues plans to increase military activity in the region.
By LATIFA YEDROUDJ
PUBLISHED: 20:16, Sun, Apr 21, 2019UPDATED: 20:26, Sun, Apr 21, 2019
The British Royal Navy's HMS Echo entered the Black Sea on Sunday in a freedom of navigation manoeuvre, authorities said. The vessel, armed with 20mm cannons and 7.62mm guns, is allowed to remain in the Black Sea for 21 days, according to the Montreux Treaty. Earlier this month, NATO countries agreed to step up activity and increase the scale of exercises conducted in the Black Sea. Five NATO ships took part in Sea Shield 2019, an annual Romanian-led naval exercise in the Black Sea, causing tensions to escalate between neighbouring country Russia.
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