Russia fleet ‘may leave Ukraine’
October 23, 2008 by Editor
Russia’s deputy PM has told the BBC the country’s Black Sea Fleet will vacate its naval base in Sevastopol in 2017 if the Ukrainian government demands it.
Speaking exclusively to Panorama, Sergei Ivanov said Russia would seek to renew its lease on the Crimean port, but will move the Fleet if it cannot.
The move will anger nationalists who consider Sevastopol a part of Russia.
It is feared the port could become a flashpoint in [ read more ]
by Mark Franchetti | posted: 18 Oct 2008 | on BBC News.com
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