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Russian warships to sail through Channel amid Syria tensions with UK
Source: Press Association
Russian warships to sail through Channel amid Syria tensions with UK
Press Association
Saturday 15 October 2016 14.08 BST
Russian warships are expected to sail through the Channel next week at a time of heightened tensions between Britain and Moscow over the war in Syria.
The navy said it and Nato routinely monitor other nations’ fleets when they enter UK waters, but the voyage comes amid western anger at Russia’s alleged complicity in bombing civilians.
The UK foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, has infuriated Moscow with his accusations that Russian forces should be investigated for alleged war crimes in Syria, and his subsequent calls to protest outside the Russian embassy.
The row has fuelled concerns that Russia will use the naval journey as a show of military strength, with reports suggesting fighter jets may launch drills from the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier.
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Press Association
Saturday 15 October 2016 14.08 BST
Russian warships are expected to sail through the Channel next week at a time of heightened tensions between Britain and Moscow over the war in Syria.
The navy said it and Nato routinely monitor other nations’ fleets when they enter UK waters, but the voyage comes amid western anger at Russia’s alleged complicity in bombing civilians.
The UK foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, has infuriated Moscow with his accusations that Russian forces should be investigated for alleged war crimes in Syria, and his subsequent calls to protest outside the Russian embassy.
The row has fuelled concerns that Russia will use the naval journey as a show of military strength, with reports suggesting fighter jets may launch drills from the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier.
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Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/15/russian-warships-sail-through-channel-syria-tensions-with-uk
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