US urges Vietnam to stop Russia refueling at base

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Last Updated : Mar 12 2015 | 9:32 PM IST
The US is urging Vietnam to stop letting Russia refuel military planes at a key Vietnamese base, saying it could raise tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.
US officials have voiced concern in recent months over increased Russian air patrols around Japan and South Korea and as far as the California coast and the US territory of Guam.
The State Department said Thursday it is aware of an agreement allowing Russia to operate Il-78 refueling planes out of Cam Ranh Bay, a US base during the Vietnam War.
The department said the US respects Vietnam's right to enter into agreements with other countries, but has urged Vietnam to ensure that Russia doesn't use its access "to conduct activities that could raise tensions in the region."
The US request was first reported by Reuters.
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First Published: Mar 12 2015 | 9:32 PM IST