Russian warship fires warning shots in Channel: military escalation

A Russian warship fired warning shots toward a foreign vessel in the Channel, marking unusual escalation of tensions in this sensitive maritime zone.

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This incident occurs amid degraded Franco-Russian relations and increased geopolitical tensions.

Maritime authorities are investigating exact circumstances of this rare military event in European waters.

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