The Russian navy will hold snap live-fire drills in the Black Sea today amid escalating tensions around Ukraine…Missile ships, frigate and minesweeper will take part in drill with naval airplanes and helicopters, Russia said…Comes as first of two US destroyers thought to be on the way to the Black Sea is expected to arrive today…
Russia’s Navy Establishes Permanent Presence in Mediterranean Sea…
Russian President Vladimir Putin said a naval standing force, including warships with Kalibr long-range land attack cruise missiles, will be permanently deployed in the Mediterranean Sea. The statement was made at a meeting with top military officials and defense industry leaders that took place in Sochi on May 16. One of the missions is delivering […]
Russia’s Response: Russian Ship Spotted Near US Coast? What About Stream of U.S. Ships Off Russia’s Coast?…
US media reports that Russia’s Viktor Leonov intelligence ship has again been spotted off the US coast, a month after it first caused a meltdown in the media. Speaking to Radio Sputnik, Russian military expert Vladimir Kozin pointed out that Moscow’s actions are a normal reaction to similar activities off Russia’s shores by the US […]