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The United States began preparations for the launch of an American warship in the Black Sea
Wednesday, the central US television channel CNN citing three officials of the administration.
"The US military asked the State Department to inform Turkey of possible plans for a warship (US – ed.) In the Black Sea", – the chain of television provides information from sources.
This stage is carried out in the context of escalating tensions in the region in response to Russia's aggressive actions, taken from
Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Defense reportedly announced Wednesday the holding of military exercises in the country. Eastern Crimea using the "Panzir" air defense system.
According to the Montreux Convention, the United States is required to notify Turkey at least 15 days after the passage of ships in the Bosphorus and Dardanelles that connect the Mediterranean Sea to the Black Sea. It is known that a ship of the sixth fleet of the US Navy, based in the Mediterranean, will be sent to the Black Sea.
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