Russian sailors approach the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy by small boat during a force protection drill

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BALTIC SEA - Russian sailors approach the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) by small boat during a force protection drill in support of the multinational training exercise FRUKUS 2012. FRUKUS is an annual exercise aimed at improving maritime security through an open dialogue and increased training between the navies of France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States.

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