Russia Expands Naval Presence in Black Sea with New Base in Breakaway Georgian Region
TL;DR
Russia is reportedly considering establishing a new permanent naval base in Abkhazia on the Black Sea coast, according to an official from the breakaway region. Satellite images have shown that some of the largest ships of Russia's Black Sea fleet have relocated from Crimea, which has been targeted by Ukrainian missile attacks. Abkhazia, recognized as part of Georgia but declared independent by Russia in 2008, is likely to cause concern with this potential move.
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- Russia Eyes New Naval Base for Black Sea Fleet After Crimea Retreat Newsweek
- Russia reportedly signs deal to create naval base in Georgia's separatist region of Abkhazia Al Jazeera English
- Russian Navy to Establish Base in Abkhazia – Separatist Leader The Moscow Times
- Russia plans naval base on Black Sea coast of breakaway Georgian region - Izvestiya Reuters
- Russia to build naval base in breakaway Georgia region POLITICO Europe
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