Russia, Algeria to Hold Naval Drills in Mediterranean, RIA Says

Russia’s Admiral Grigorovich frigate.

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Russia and Algeria plan to hold joint naval exercises in the western part of the Mediterranean Sea, RIA Novosti reported on Tuesday, citing the Russian Black Sea fleet.

The Admiral Grigorovich frigate, which is part of the Mediterranean group, has already arrived in the Port of Algiers to take part in the maneuvers, the state-run news service said Tuesday. It didn’t disclose the precise date of the drills.