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Tension on the rise in Black Sea, Turkey stuck in the middle
Tension on the rise in Black Sea, Turkey stuck in the middle
The tension in the Black Sea has increased steadily, placing Turkey in a very difficult position. The first challenge Turkey faced was the passage of U.S. warships through its straits carrying humanitarian aid to Georgia, a move slammed by Russia.
Hurriyet English, 29 August 2008
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