DHAKA: Russia will send two ships to the east Mediterranean to strengthen its naval presence because of the ‘well-known situation’ there.

Interfax news agency said on Thursday referring to the Syria crisis, reports The Jerusalem Post.

The agency quoted a source in the armed forces’ general staff as saying an anti-submarine vessel and a missile cruiser would be sent in the coming days because the situation ‘required us to make some adjustments’ in the naval force.

Russian defence ministry was not immediately available for comment.

BDST: 1608 HRS, AUG 29, 2013
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