Russian warships sail in waters just off Taiwan

Rare move comes as regional tensions already run high

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A Russian flag flies on board a ship during a rehearsal for the Navy Day parade in St. Petersburg, Russia. © Reuters

THOMPSON CHAU, Contributing writer

TAIPEI -- Russia sent two frigates to sail through waters near Taiwan on Tuesday in a rare move that could further heighten tensions in the region.

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