Did he deserve any sympathy? Britain said Russia was giving an inaccurate account of the incident. lol. Working hard for your Master Putin, Hay! In an announcement on Monday, the agency said the surprise. If NSM is good enough for USN & Germany its good enough for RN. Royal Navy monitors Russian warships off the east coast of Scotland I'm sure there will be no decision about [Ukraine] without [Ukraine],' he wrote. Missile attacks would take advantage of Ukraine's weaker anti-missile defences. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. But the Ukrainian ambassador to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko, called on extra help from Western powers. A very rugged and reliable ship, only 500 tons carrying capacity but their operation in Syria would not have been possible without the. Thanks for that. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. According to French newspaper La Voix du Nord, another Russian tanker appeared to be heading to the Atlantic Ocean, sailing along the Boulonnais coast on the Strait of Dover, 20 miles away from Great Britain. Most of its armour is 25+ years old, its tube artillery is a similar age and is seriously out ranged by modern Russian systems and they have just announced a cut in numbers to about 75,000..! 'Also, if he just occupies the eastern regions he will never be able to take back the whole of Ukraine because of the inevitable strengthening of Ukrainian forces in the remainder of the country in the aftermath. This alone would send a message and along with the news that an Ohio class arsenal boat is currently sunning of Cyprus when normally the whereabouts is secret says alot. Last night a senior defence source said: 'We strongly believe [Putin's] preference is for a full invasion rather than a limited offensive. His advanced years are often publicly evident in his performance. You can read more here. Last night, Kiev hailed Britain for sending anti-tank weapons and troops as an 'important first step' to help the country defend itself. This is why US UKRead more . That would make a great movie but better to follow the money trail back to Russia and other foreign powers. 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 . When we need European Allies like France and Germany, where are they. Inspite of their age, the Russian Ropucha class have been fitted with AK-630 CIWS, easily as good as Phalanx. No Typhoons in Romania at present, but USAF F-15Es there. he said. They are not a golden bullet. Just to keep us on our toes. US is now flying in warlike items to Ukraine. Giles said some scenarios could involve long-range missile attacks or cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure. RNs lack of AsUW is a gamble, otherwise why retain harpoon? It is a show of force and plans for a possible invasion. Its not a valid comparison in 2003 the Russian was in a post Yeltsin mess and in no way capable of acting as a deterrent to US forces. He wasnt kissing his backside so much when he scrapped the intermediate range nuclear forces treaty! A source familiar with the Russian Defence Ministry's thinking said this was the most likely scenario if Moscow decided to attack, but that he was unaware of any such decision. Hi Robert. Or how much BS the kremlin comes up with, I think RT chat forum is your home you have many friends there Ivan lol. They attack a completely different country miles from that one? Hope the Turks can hold them up over their passage through the straights and send Putins timetable skew-whiff. Spain is sending warships to join Nato naval forces in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, and Denmark also said it would send a frigate to the Baltic Sea. If anybody wants to do a deep dive into the political corruption the FBI has to tackle, I recommend bookmarking/following ericgarland on Twitter. If allowed to go unchecked, this will only serve to embolden both Putin and Xi, so interesting times ahead for all of us. what about nato members bulgaria and romania? I was considering calling them coffins but ill go with obsolete. Their problem then, as now, in terms of getting into the EU, was/is corruption. Patrol ship HMS Tyne monitored two warships and an intelligence gathering vessel as they carried out replenishment operations with their supporting tanker. why? The proliferation of this capability within the new Russian Navy is profoundly changing its ability to deter, threaten or destroy adversary targets. The group thinkers on here have no idea of the N2 capabilities of RU and without AsUW the RN is in danger of being decimated before tea time. Agree, that is the most likely route. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Turkeys first dedicated intelligence-gathering ship, TCGUfuk(A-591), was officially commissioned into service at Istanbul Shipyard in Tuzla, Istanbul, on 14 January, smail Demir, head of Turkeys Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), has announced. Royal Navy shadows nine Russian warships around the UK A capability upgrade as and when needed, might well happen. Im all for countries determining their own choices, but I can see Putins concerns. The Black Sea, which Russia uses to project its power in the Mediterranean, has for centuries been a flashpoint between Russia and its competitors such as Turkey, France, Britain and the United States. As for unvaccinated drivers not being allowed to cross, well who wouldnt want to keep the chronically stupid out of their country? Final talks on NI post-Brexit deal as UK PM meets EU chief - No 10. Europe could and should commit itself to being more than a match for Russia if it had the balls. The True Reason Why 7 Russian Warships off UK Coast - YouTube https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2022/01/us-sends-more-military-equipment-ukraine/361042/  With the clown we have as PM? Its a land grab and a hard lesson to NATO not to expand further east and Im afraid Ukraine who have been pro west since independence will pay the price. You talking Cobbers as usual! whats next a russian build up around the baltic straits?or the chinese off tiawan? "There is nothing unusual here: it is commonplace, but this time the ship is equipped with the latest hypersonic rocket system Zircon, which has no match. We do need more ships and we will increase the number of frigates in the years to come. By Sam Greenhill Chief Reporter for the Daily Mail. Who do you think signed the peace deal with the Taliban you delusional fool? If it doesnt conform to the official line it gets spiked. There was a table top exercise done by the Navy back in the late 80s. As @RB has posted a lack of ASM is not high on the list of RNs priorities, whatever the reasons. On Monday, two C-17 transporters left the UK with 2,000 armour-piercing missile systems and soldiers to teach Ukraine's forces how to use them. I think now the Russians have thrown everything on the table NATO must do the same, no backing down. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Were you not barred a couple of years ago from this site? Like pieces on a chess board, I suppose not all of the movements need to make sense. Again, your assessment that putting 2,000 US troops into Ukraine before the status quo has changed, would not have detered 100,000+ troops amassing on the border or the worldwideRead more . But T31 isnt designed or intended to be a high end anti submarine Frigate, more a general purpose Frigate for more day to day operations ,anti piracy ect but capable enough to operate as part of a task group. Nine Royal Navy ships have completed a "concentrated operation" to shadow seven Russian warships, the British Royal Navy said Thursday, citing "unusually high levels of activity" in the English . A multi-front assault might also involve a move into northeastern Ukraine, encircling but perhaps not entering cities where forces could get bogged down in urban fighting. In new training drills yesterday, three dozen Russian warplanes including Su-34 fighter-bombers, Su-25 attack aircraft and MiG-31 fighter-interceptors flew from airfields in Perm, Krasnoyarsk,. Russia plans to deploy KALIBR capability on all new design construction nuclear and non-nuclear submarines, corvettes, frigates, and larger surface ships. Whilst we (NATO) wont be firing shots, theres a massive amount that can be done with regards to intelligence and weapon supply that, arguably should have been done a month ago. Morning Sean. "The U.S. Coast Guard is currently monitoring the Russian . America last night warned the Kremlin of 'massive consequences' as its top diplomat flew to Europe for last-ditch talks aimed at averting war. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Well done RN. Biden??? I cant believe Putin seriously wants to invade Ukraine he would lose far more than he gained. Tobias Ellwood said Russian President Vladimir Putin was taking full advantage of a weakened West. Earlier this year, Vladimir Putin said the 135-meter-long frigate would sail for the Atlantic, the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea with the latest generation hypersonic cruise missiles on board. I agree with your 10 year rule. Morning Douglas. Push buttons. The politicians have finally realised that imposing cuts on manpower and platform numbers relentlessly for the last 70 years has led to a navy that is too small to fully fulfil its Gobal Britain role. Im afraid its too early to plot the demise of the tank.. Russian warships have been seen acting unusually off the south coast of Ireland. 'Russia is stopped when it is stopped, not when Putin decided that he achieved enough.'. No, but it would be interesting to know what Circumstances would trigger that. However, the MoD has failed to reveal which, if any, of the existing equipment programmes will be cut to reduce the funding gap. The BBC said shots were fired and that as many as 20 Russian aircraft were "buzzing" the British ship. A RUSSIAN warship armed with "unstoppable" hypersonic missiles is sailing towards the US coast in a show of strength, reports claim. It will take them at least a decade to begin to get off Putins apron strings. Moscow has announced the 'successful' completion of tests on its Kinzhal - or Dagger - hypersonic missiles, which can carry nuclear or conventional weapons with a range of 1,250 miles, in the Arctic, though the weapons had been deployed with Russian forces ahead of the trials. Russian and Chinese Navy Ships Spotted Less Than 100 Miles off U.S. Coast The British Army for starters needs a serious shake up and recapitalisation. 'I strongly, strongly hope that we can keep this on a diplomatic and peaceful path, but ultimately, that's going to be President Putin's decision.'. HMS Dragon, though reportedly armed with Harpoon, is being put in harms way without a modern AShM. There are only 4 sets available for the Type 45s taken off the Type 22 Batch 3s. Ill think you well find Im disagreeing with a nut job who thinks Salisbury was a UK government conspiracy lol. Whether hell succeed with his military distraction where General Galtieri failed with this strategy is open to question. Supplying intel and light weapons will not change the outcome much , Russia will win regardless of the losses shell receive. If you remember in WW2 GERMANY wanted to invade us, and we used means of blow up tanks etc to deter them. Germany doesnt need anything but some supply depots and rear HQs. (apologies for the convoluted English there!). There are thoughts elsewhere that these ships may, initially, be heading to Syria in order to collect troops and equipment for redeployment. Britain disputed the Russian version of events, with Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab calling it "predictably inaccurate". Land, they have plenty. . 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". I pray it doesnt happen, but sheer negligence in thisRead more . Most likely require a supplementary MoD budget? The White Housewarned yesterday the situation was 'extremely dangerous' and that Moscow could launch an attack 'at any point'. Im for one are hoping cool heads prevail. Ukraine is not a NATO country, therefore Article 5 will not be called and NATO will not fight. UK politicians have been cutting our forces (numerically) once or twice a decade since the end of the Korean War, ie over the last 70 years, not just the last 30 years. I can see why you next comment was For starters. A publicly available U.S. intelligence document said Russia could stage an invasion this month with up to 100 battalion tactical groups (BTGs) or some 175,000 troops. Access unmatched financial data, news and content in a highly-customised workflow experience on desktop, web and mobile. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. https://www.janes.com/defence-news/naval-weapons/latest/turkish-navy-commissions-first-intelligence-gathering-ship. "I am sure that such a powerful weapon will allow us to reliably protect Russia from potential external threats and help ensure our country's national interests. 14:30 GMT 20 Jan 2022. The operation could begin with artillery, missile and air strikes on Ukrainian units in the south, and special forces units might seize bridges and railway junctions, allowing troops and tanks to advance, he said. As this is different from Davids comment below Ill go away and try to get some evidence. No they didnt. 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? 'The operatives are trained in urban warfare and using explosives to carry out acts of sabotage against Russia's own proxy forces. Six Russian ships go past UK sparking fears they are going to Ukraine Agree entirely with what you say but I feel Trump was the one who emboldened Putin in the first place with his wimpish behaviour and with Biden following and little if any better, then no wonder Putin is considering pushing his luck. Perhaps all they want is a buffer zone with no NATO assets in sight? The only ones being childish are the politicians, the oil industry and those that choose to ignore reality. The Coast Guard said the ship is . The waters wont be crowded, NOTAMs would clear potential conflict areas fast. loads of shps. H I Sutton 15 Mar 2022. The weakness is in Biden. Large cruise missile ship, the Marshal Ustinov, is one of at least three Russian navy ships that have been travelling back from the Mediterranean to their home port in the north of Russia. Putin is getting old and hybrid warfare is fruitful but getting boring. Really poor analysis of a foreign state. HITLER AND NAPOLEON DID AND LOOK WHERE IT GOT THEM. (A-591), was officially commissioned into service at Istanbul Shipyard in Tuzla, Istanbul, on 14 January, smail Demir, head of Turkeys Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), has announced. There are only two roads from Crimea that could be blocked or destroyed, a potential weakness, he said. People always seem to vastly underestimate the effectiveness of a medium gun. With what? Thomas C. D'Arcy, encountered a formation of seven Chinese and Russian warships in the Bering Sea last month. Well the attacks came from Yemen itself as did missiles over night last night they arent coming from Iranian soil. Russian, US, French and UK warships spotted off south coast by Defence Putin praised the ship's strength as it sailed off on its journey, saying: "The frigate Admiral Gorshkov is embarking on a long sea voyage. Seizing southern Ukraine could cut Kyiv off from the coast and NATO's presence in the Black Sea, Melvin said, and could play well with Russian nationalists who see the area as the historic 'Novorossiya' lands or 'New Russia'. 'Our strength depends on preserving our unity and that includes unity within Ukraine. "Today, a detachment of ships and support vessels, headed by the large anti-submarine ship Vice-Admiral Kulakov of the Northern Fleet, passed the Pas-de-Calais and continues to move southward in the . This was to determine if the resurrected Blake and Tiger would stand a chance against the Belgrano, if they actually faced off. Thats an oversight. I would love it if we did do that. Russia has repeatedly denied that it is planning an invasion and instead demanded that NATO bar Ukraine from membership. The Americans have just sent their first shipment of Aid to the Ukraine what was sent was classed as LETHAL Aid. But why would Russia deployed troops in Iraq 2003 to save Despot Sadams skin? THE Royal Navy has shadowed nine Russian warships stalking Britain's coast in the past two weeks. Russia's Baltic Fleet vessels theKorolev, Minsk and Kaliningrad were today sailing south past the UK followed by Northern Fleet warshipsOlenegorsky Gornyak, Pyotr Morgunov, and Georgii Pobedonosets which passed the Great Belt Bridge in Denmark on Monday. The Royal Navy said it is tracking the frigate and the tanker movements with an HMS Portland frigate, as it could carry what is considered to be one of the world's deadliest weapons. Will Stewart The ships - which included a . Clearly they have something on him-most probably a secret video of Trump in bed with some Russian beauty! The Iranians are being bombed at will. Just do what I do and refer to wikipedia according to which the class was commissioned between 1975 and 1991. You underestimate the Russian bear at your peril! Yep scapegoating the most powerful National leader in the world because his big stupid plan is tell the Russians he wont militarily defend the Ukraine. At least that is how Putin would see it. Which it now seems were there to pick up gear to take out of the Baltic, not across it. The US Putting a small number of troops in Ukraine is a line in the sand a powerful symbol of intent to the Russians of repucussions if they invade. Hope you dont mind but Ive sent your comment to HQ, should be worth a raise. Six Russian landing ships have sailed past Britain sparking speculation they are bound for an impending 'full-scale invasion' of Ukraine - as Kiev warns President Putin has 'nearly completed' the build-up of troops along the border.