The Russian Spy Ship Yantar Returns

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Nov 19, 202500:23:04News & Politics

The Russian spy ship Yantar is now heading for Irish waters. Purpose-built for clandestine undersea operations, it specialises in covert seabed missions. I’m resharing this interview with Aaron Amick, a retired US Navy s...

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