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A DETACHMENT of ships of the Russian Pacific Fleet entered the southern parts of the Philippine Sea to perform tasks as part of a long-range sea passage, Russia’s Interfax news agency reported on Tuesday.
Citing the press service of the Pacific Fleet, Interfax reported that the crews would conduct maneuvers “with a demonstration of the naval presence” in the Asia-Pacific Region and “as part of strengthening partnerships.”
There was no further detail on how many ships were involved.
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Russia has been boosting defenses in its vast far-eastern regions bordering the Asia-Pacific, accusing the US of expanding its presence there and raising security concerns in Japan and across the region.
