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Russian Cargo Ship Delivers Arms to Ukraine Amid Tensions

3/5/2025

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A Russian cargo ship, the Baltic Leader, has brazenly navigated the English Channel, escorted by a warship, carrying military hardware to bolster President Putin's campaign in Ukraine. This alarming operation, involving equipment sourced from Syria, highlights a troubling trend, as it's the third vessel in just a month to transport Russian weapons from Tartus.

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Story summary

A Russian cargo ship, the Baltic Leader, has brazenly navigated the English Channel, escorted by a warship, carrying military hardware to bolster President Putin's campaign in Ukraine. This alarming operation, involving equipment sourced from Syria, highlights a troubling trend, as it's the third vessel in just a month to transport Russian weapons from Tartus.