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| Russia slams US Navy for ‘unacceptable’ behavior after warships’ near-miss in East China Sea | Russia slams US Navy for ‘unacceptable’ behavior after warships’ near-miss in East China Sea |
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| Russia has accused the US Navy of “unacceptable” and dangerous maneuvering, after a US warship almost caused a catastrophic collision with a Russian destroyer in the East China Sea. | Russia has accused the US Navy of “unacceptable” and dangerous maneuvering, after a US warship almost caused a catastrophic collision with a Russian destroyer in the East China Sea. |
| The Russian Navy said that the USS Chancellorsville, a guided-missile cruiser, unexplainedly changed direction and came within just 50 meters of the Admiral Vinogradov on Friday at 6:35 Moscow time. It added that a collision was only prevented after the Russian crew implemented emergency maneuvers and changed course. | The Russian Navy said that the USS Chancellorsville, a guided-missile cruiser, unexplainedly changed direction and came within just 50 meters of the Admiral Vinogradov on Friday at 6:35 Moscow time. It added that a collision was only prevented after the Russian crew implemented emergency maneuvers and changed course. |
| A statement from Russia’s Pacific Fleet added that a complaint had been lodged with the command of the American cruiser. | A statement from Russia’s Pacific Fleet added that a complaint had been lodged with the command of the American cruiser. |
| The US Navy denied responsibility for the near-collision. Instead, it blamed the Admiral Vinogradov for accelerating at Chancellorsville while it was waiting for its helicopter to land onboard. | |
| The incident follows a period of growing tensions in the waters around China, with Washington frequently sending its warships on so-called ‘freedom of navigation’ exercises to challenge China’s territorial claims. In recent months, American incursions in the South China Sea have seen US vessels come within 12 nautical miles (22km) of Chinese islets, the closest they may stray without violating international law. | The incident follows a period of growing tensions in the waters around China, with Washington frequently sending its warships on so-called ‘freedom of navigation’ exercises to challenge China’s territorial claims. In recent months, American incursions in the South China Sea have seen US vessels come within 12 nautical miles (22km) of Chinese islets, the closest they may stray without violating international law. |
| Following another tense near-collision between Chinese and US warships last October, China’s defense ministry said it “resolutely opposes” any actions by foreign vessels that challenge its territory under the guise of freedom of navigation. | Following another tense near-collision between Chinese and US warships last October, China’s defense ministry said it “resolutely opposes” any actions by foreign vessels that challenge its territory under the guise of freedom of navigation. |
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