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Russia Threatens Retaliation over US Ship in the Black Sea

Hosted by Warren Olney Jun. 10, 2016 National

The US Navy sent a destroyer into the Black Sea this week for what it called "routine" visits to ports in Bulgaria and other countries. Today, Russia warned of "retaliatory measures."

Credits

Guest:
Matthew Rojansky - Wilson Center - @MatthewRojansky

Host:
Warren Olney

Producers:
Sáša Woodruff, Gideon Brower, Katie Cooper

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