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Media ship-storm over Russian vessels ‘bound for Syria’

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Media ship-storm over Russian vessels ‘bound for Syria’


A Russian cargo ship stopped near Scotland has been forced to turn back to home shores as the UK-based insurer withdrew the vessel’s cover. Western media are mired in speculation over alleged Russian supplies to Syria.

­The MV Alaed, a multipurpose twin-deck cargo vessel was proceeding through the North Sea when it was stopped by the UK marine insurer the Standard Club some 50 miles (80.4km) off Scotland.

The ship was halted after the US told the insurer Washington suspected the vessel was heading to Syria, carrying MI25 helicopters known as "flying tanks" and other choppers.  .... MORE

SourceRT.com

URL: http://www.rt.com/news/syria-russia-ships-media-218/

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