Soviet warships on the Mediterranean (1 April 1969)

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On 1 April 1969, warships from the Soviet Navy complete a training cruise in the Mediterranean, reaffirming their defensive and dissuasive capability. The Western countries in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), concerned for their security, pay close attention to the movements of the Soviet fleet in the region.

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Source: Soviet war ships on a training cruise in the Mediterranean. [online] Kunjaev, V. RIA Novosti, 01.04.1969. Black and White.
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Soviet warships on the Mediterranean (1 April 1969)