Two Russian frigates were spotted sailing off the eastern coast of Taiwan on June 27, according to the Taiwanese defense ministry, a rare occurrence that could potentially escalate tensions in the region.
The ministry said the Russian ships were seen “sailing from south to north through the eastern waters” of Taiwan at 11 p.m. (local time) before leaving Taiwan’s response zone in Suao toward the southeast.
Taiwan’s military responded by deploying aircraft, ships, and shore-based missile systems to track the ships’ movements, according to the ministry’s statement.
The ministry did not name the vessels or specify their distance from Taiwan’s coast….