Daily Memo: Russian Developments, Turkish Engagement in Syria

A Russian-operated ship sank in the Mediterranean, while Russian security services said they foiled a number of attacks on military leaders.

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Terrorist attack? The Russian operator of the Ursa Major cargo ship, which sank in the Mediterranean Sea on Dec. 23, said the incident was a ā€œterrorist attack.ā€Ā The state-owned Oboronlogistics logistics company said on Thursday that three explosions struck the ship, leaving a gaping hole in the vessel. Meanwhile, Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB, said […]

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