Russia to send warship through Panama Canal

Thursday, December 4, 2008

PANAMA CITY, Panama -- Russia said Wednesday it is sending a warship through the Panama Canal for the first time since World War II, a short journey loaded with symbolic weight: The destroyer will dock at a former U.S. naval base, showcasing Russia's growing influence in the region.

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