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It is dangerous for Russia to deploy ships capable of striking with nuclear weapons in the Black Sea, according to the spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy Dmytro Pletenchuk. Pletenchuk noted that the use of nuclear weapon carriers in the Black Sea is prohibited. “This is a restricted area with many rules. It can be closed off at any moment, as has actually happened. Therefore, placing such weapon systems here is more risky. Additionally, they would be much easier to detect here than in the ocean. So, it is mostly the prerogative of other fleets,” the spokesperson explained. He added that Russia r…