Maybe, but are you disputing the accuracy of my first sentence? Russian warships have been pictured off the coast of Britain, en route to a suspected bolstering of the bombing campaign on the besieged Syrian city Aleppo.. Royal Navy vessels were closely . Patrol ship HMS Severn was on duty in the English Channel and Dover Strait, where it shadowed a surfaced Kilo-class submarine, the Stary Oskol, the corvette Boikiy, patrol ship Vasiliy Bykov and support ships. Although hailing the recent 24.1 billion uplift in Defence spending as reversing a long period of decline, General Carter did not say how much of the new money will fill the existing black hole of around 10 billion in the MoDs 10-year equipment budget. Try it too often, find work elsewhere. In Moscow, Russia summoned Ambassador Deborah Bronnert for a reprimand over what it said were Britain's "dangerous" action in the Black Sea - while foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused London of "barefaced lies". Its not as easy as it seems, accurately targeting the correct vessel in high shipping density waters. Ireland's defence minister says Russian tests off the coast are unwanted, but cannot be stopped. No warning shots had been fired and no bombs had been dropped in the path of the Royal Navy destroyer Defender, it said. Ok we fought for repression of all subjugated Countries including the German folk who were under the heel of the Nazi jackboot. Please leave a comment below if you have something to say! Russian troops could also move into Belarus, opening a northern front for Ukraine that would put Russian forces closer to Kyiv, Giles said. Royal Navy monitors Russian warships off the east coast of Scotland It depends on the severity of what Russia will do if it invades. . The NATO Allied Maritime Command is "closely monitoring" Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov, it said in a tweet with a photo of the warship. And I know the USA seems to have more fruit-cakes that believe these. During its 2008 war with Georgia, Russia bristled at U.S. warships operating in the Black Sea, and in April the United States cancelled the deployment of two warships to the area. The military ship activated its AIS tracker on Wednesday at 10am, making it visible on real-time marine traffic tracker. Mr Scholz told reporters it was 'clear that there will be a high price to pay and that everything will have to be discussed should there be a military intervention in Ukraine'. Combined, these would provide us with a very capable deterrent for home defence from land, sea and air. The US CSG in the med training with Italy and Spain no doubt this is positioned close by aswell. The Coast Guard said the ship is . 'Clearly the preferable path, clearly the most responsible path and the one that we would prefer, but there is also the path if Russia chooses to renew aggression, of conflict, confrontation and consequences for Russia,' Blinken said. The US Debt and How It Got So Big Updated December 30, 2021, https://www.thebalance.com/the-u-s-debt-and-how-it-got-so-big-3305778, i bet tyne sent shivers through the russian group. WW1 & WW2 were not just ended by fighting but the economic ability of Germany to out produce the allies. One of Russia's newest, most advanced warships - the Admiral Gorshkov - docked in Havana some 90 miles from the southern tip of Florida, amid Russia's warnings to the U.S. about deploying missiles near Russia, the Associated Press reported Monday. . Yep, putting a heavy weight anti ship missile in a cruise ship would be the ultimate fuck up and hand a victory to Russia. Several Latvians were arrested when they returned from fighting in the Ukraine they had been on the Russian side! Mr Putin is aware that as Ukraine does not belong to Nato, there will be no military response by Western states. Without listing specific equipment plans General Carter hinted long-range precision rockets, air defence missiles and surveillance drones would be brought into service. Seems a bit left-field but the Swedes seem to be taking things seriously. 'We are asking for more, and we are expecting to have more,' Mr Prystaiko told BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Ukraine didnt invent the weapons so im curious how much of them they could have used and ultimately maintained over time. EFP is tripwire forces (and not many of them ie only 3 Battlegroups in total) to prevent Russian incursions into Poland, Lithuania, Latvia or rather to reassue the peoples of those countries they are not going to affect the Russo-Ukraine situaution. This is a normal response to transiting warships from other nations., Russian amphibious assault flotilla to transit English Channel. 'It is the choice of President Putin and the Russians to make, whether they are going to suffer severe economic consequences or not.'. Russia seized and annexed the Crimea peninsula from Ukraine in 2014 and considers areas around its coast to be Russian waters. "As I said, it has no equivalent in any country in the world. I think Putin is going to have to attack or look weak. They are not a golden bullet. The N Koreans are starving again. Pentagon officials confirmed the basic details on Wednesday. I think you have hit the nail on the head. Much as he did in Syria . Russian Warships Shelling Towns Near Odesa as Naval Activity Increasers Look what we did to help France in WW1/2. Their problem then, as now, in terms of getting into the EU, was/is corruption. That basically, means the UK has signalled that it is disengaging from effective land operations in a NATO context. Trump isnt the president now, its Biden. Preliminary analysis of the vessels suggests 3 groups. I think ill have a drink now. The comments below have not been moderated, By Do you regard all the military and NHS etc senior people joining companies after they retire that they may well have helped gain orders as corruption? In an announcement on Monday, the agency said the surprise. Locally known as the UK Minister of Defence. Hi Robert. Not training troops. Didnt work out too well last time. A senior State Department official said: 'This is neither an exercise nor normal troop movement. The core of the Russian navy's Northern Fleet has been observed manoeuvring in and around Irish-controlled waters in recent days, ahead of planned live-fire drills. Two weeks ago nearly a dozen warships and combat aircraft from Russia's Northern, Baltic and Black Sea fleets gave a "show of force in the waters off the British and Irish coasts" General . We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Severn was also on patrol as the Vice-Admiral Kulakov sailed through the Channel. Ryabkov, referring to Moscow's version of events in which a Russian aircraft bombed the path of the British destroyer, said that in future bombs would be sent "not only in its path, but also on target.". See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Launch control was always in Moscow. @RoyalNavy ships @hms_tyne and @HMSDragon have escorted three Russian warships through the North Sea and English Channel as part of a unified response with allies. 'How can we be given a chance to defend ourselves if you're not giving weapons? Its possible if Putin gets really aggressive it could unite the US to someRead more . 36 minutes ago. Six Russian ships go past UK sparking fears they are going to Ukraine In a call to Mr Lavrov, Mr Blinken 'stressed the importance of continuing a diplomatic path to de-escalate tensions'. Patrol ship HMS Tyne monitored two warships and an intelligence gathering vessel as they carried out replenishment operations with their supporting tanker. Merkel should not have abandoned Germanys nuclear power generation capability, and become so reliant on Russian gas. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. " Russian warship, go fuck yourself " [a] was the last communication made on 24 February 2022 during the Russian attack on Snake Island in Ukraine's territorial waters by border guard Roman Hrybov to the Russian missile cruiser Moskva. Morning Douglas. Well on your point about coming to Ukraines aid in any meaningful way, I would disagree to an extent. Im afraid Martlet wouldnt scratch the paint on a Kirov, whilst the Wildcat wouldnt get within range to launch kinetics before being eliminated by the Grumble. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the British warship, which was travelling from the Ukrainian port of Odessa to the Georgian port of Batumi, was acting in accordance with the law and had been in international waters. But Russia? But then we are talking about a Govt that is all style (and what style that is these days judging by the No.10 makeover) over remote substance and my do those Type 45s look smart and mean when they are out on the water especially when they have a dragon on the bow though Boris would probably add flock wallpaper as camaflage. The official warned the Kremlin: 'Our message, and that of our allies and partners, is that Russia has two choices: diplomacy and de-escalation, or escalation and massive consequences. Regardless of whatever you think about climate change, Greta whinberg ensures anyone over 25 gets irritated by her patronising childish ways. The group of vessels, which remained in international. I doubt it. AnyRead more , Once again I must say that your assessment is spot on. Erm, theres certain CO of a T23 on TV at the moment who disagrees with you not to mention Radakin hgiving HoC evidence, I havent see the show, so Ill take your word on it, Surely if Russia invades Ukraine theres gonna have to be big increases in defence and security spending were gonna have to reinforce all Eastern European alliance members for that matter any country world wide that feels threatened buy any powerful country, Hi Geordie, Youd think so. Critics fear it will increase Germany's reliance on Russian energy supplies. 'The current deployments are versatile. SPEAR 3 will have a small warhead, but it will be very accurate. Too many journalists sit at their desks googling news instead of getting off their backsides. Correction. What you are saying is if the US had pre-positioned a couple thousand troops in Ukraine, it wouldve prevented Putin from planning and then sending 100,000+ troops to the border along with simultaneous exercises across all their armed forces around the globe including this one: https://www.thejournal.ie/russia-missile-test-south-west-coast-ireland-5660829-Jan2022/. Several Squadrons of both Interceptor and Ground Attack aircraft from various NATO nations with beefed up on-ground defences and anti-aircraft units. Clever move, and itll be Trumps fault the Russians invade on Bidens watch. They may be old but the Russians have used some of them very hard on the Russia/Syria Syrian Express run. Murdaugh is heckled as he leaves court, Two Russian tanks annihilated with bombs by Ukrainian armed forces, Ukraine soldiers shoot down enemy drones with drones of their own, Dozens stuck in car park as staff refuses to open gate for woman, Missing hiker buried under snow forces arm out to wave to helicopter, Insane moment river of rocks falls onto Malibu Canyon in CA, Fleet-footed cop chases an offender riding a scooter, Isabel Oakeshott clashes with Nick Robinson over Hancock texts. NATO should have gripped the Balts, told them the purchasing would be led by Poland and created a unified equipped group of countries enjoying scale of purchasing. Lauren Lewis For Mailonline the less we have to do with the ukraine the better. 'This of course would be the most costly economically, politically and in terms of human lives and that's probably why it's least likely,' Melvin said of an all-out invasion. Surely he loses more than he gains. Two weeks ago nearly a dozen warships and combat aircraft from Russias Northern, Baltic and Black Sea fleets gave a show of force in the waters off the British and Irish coasts General Sir Nick Carter has said. NSM is able to navigate by GPS, inertial and terrain reference systems. The US defence budget is $777bn more than the rest of the world combined. Cheers dave , I think our boss were trying too make us look on the bright side I doubt if the Careers office would have stated that when we signed up, And yet, of all the capability gaps, this one worries the RN the least. He wasnt kissing his backside so much when he scrapped the intermediate range nuclear forces treaty! Dont forget its got a great habit of hitting other random stuff like holiday homes or your best mates frigate. Coast Guard releases video of Russian ships in Hawaii waters "If you don't change the course, I'll fire," a heavily accented Russian voice said in English to the British ship. Russian warships sail down British coastline | CNN There is currently another Russian flotilla heading for the Med, this time the flagship cruiser and escort from their Pacific Fleet. Instead we were lured away by the glitter of ongoing wars in the ME. If Biden was was standing up to Putin hed use some of that military grunt they have. Lauren Lewis For Mailonline, Russia sends troops and military vehicles to Belarus in move likely to increase fears of Ukraine invasion ahead of Putin's 'war games' with ally Lukashenko, German Chancellor appeases Putin and obstructs Western efforts to defend Ukraine as he refuses to send weapons to Kiev's forces and takes soft stance towards Russia, White House believes Russian invasion of Ukraine could be imminent: Jen Psaki warns there is an 'extremely dangerous situation' at the border ahead of Blinken's trip to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky, Pavement where disabled woman gestured at cyclist before fatal crash, 'Vindication': Georgia Harrison on ex Stephen Bear's sentencing, Incredible footage of Ukrainian soldiers fighting Russians in Bakhmut, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' It can be logically assumed that KALIBR capability willRead more . Meanwhile, in the Black Sea, the Kasimov antisubmarine ship 'successfully destroyed' air and sea targets by artillery fire in storm conditions, in a naval exercise. Putin is serious about sabre-rattling and applying miitary pressure. Officialssaid last week that Russia had deployed agents trained in sabotage and urban warfare to launch a 'false-flag' attack on proxy forces, providing the pretext for invasion. Ireland tells Russia live-fire naval exercise is 'not welcome' Tommo dont get carried away with what the media put out. Ah, but at least the Brits flogged off some 60y/o CVR(T)s. On Wednesday, the State Departmentapprovedthe transfer of U.S.-made missiles from Baltic NATO members to Ukraine. As for Corbyn and Johnson, I generally agree I just wish people could see its kind of theRead more , Hi Ron-no need to apologise, I enjoy your posts and know that things for all of us can get robust at times. "Despite the increase in Russian activity, both on the surface and underwater, we are always ready to respond.". News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Also Congress now has the Trump White House documents related to Jan 6. Missile attacks would take advantage of Ukraine's weaker anti-missile defences. Royal Navy shadows Russian ships after 'high activity' in Channel The Ivan Gren-class can transport 40 BTRs or IFVs and 300 troops. Find out more. Yes and who do you think gave them the green light. Under international law of the sea, innocent passage permits a vessel to pass through another state's territorial waters so long as this does not affect its security. Special Forces, or a couple of thousand US Marines or Paratroopers. You are right. And hand wash Plane Cleaning popping up everywhere? UK could learn a few things by this process and not immediately scrap stuff. We in the West lost sight of the long term strategic goal of the US is remaining the sole superpowewr.