Russia tracks French frigate in Black Sea – Interfax

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Tuesday its Black Sea Fleet forces were tracking the French navy’s Auvergne frigate after the vessel entered the Black Sea, the Interfax news agency reported.

East-West tensions are at a high with Ukraine, the United States and Western capitals voicing fears over a Russian troop buildup near Ukraine.

(Reporting by Maxim Rodionov; writing by Tom Balmforth; editing by Andrew Heavens)

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