Tag: Russia
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‘A national disgrace’
A LACK of British warships to help reinforce a crucial Nato naval group has been branded a “national disgrace” Lack of British warships a ‘national disgrace’ by DAVID MADDOX A […]
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Japan, Russia hold defence talks
The foreign and defence ministers of Japan and Russia agreed Saturday to cooperate in fighting terrorism and piracy Japan, Russia hold first diplomatic-defence talks The foreign and defence ministers of […]
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Harsh Winds, Tears and No Sympathy
Briton Alexandra Harris and 29 others face 15 years in jail for Arctic Sunrise protest, but Russians have their own problems Greenpeace activists await trial among harsh winds, tears and […]
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Russia Sends Warships to Mediterranean
Russia has stated that warships are being sent to the Mediterranean, but denied reinforcing its presence as Western powers prepare for military action against Syria Russia sends warships to Mediterranean […]
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Russia Navy Personnel Withdrawn
According to the Interfax news agency, Russia is preparing to withdraw personnel from its naval maintenance and supply facility on Syria’s Mediterranean coast Russia to withdraw personnel from Syria base-Interfax Russia […]
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Island Dispute
Japan and Russia have agreed to hold talks to end a territorial dispute which has prevented them from signing a formal treaty to end World War II Japan and Russia […]
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Russia Starts Major Naval Drills
Russia has launched its largest naval exercises in decades in the Mediterranean and Black Seas near the territorial waters of Syria amid the ongoing crisis. Russia starts major naval drills […]
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Russia’s Maritime Investment Plan
Russia has outlined it’s procurement plan, valued at USD42 billion, that is intended to revitalise the national naval and commercial marine sectors up to 2030. Russia outlines USD42 billion naval […]
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Russia takes delivery of patrol boats
The Russian Customs Service has taken delivery of three 14.7 metre patrol boats, designed by South African company Icarus Marine. The steel vessels are designed for the harsh conditions of […]
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Russia seeking to deploy reconnaissance aircraft to Djibouti
Russia is seeking to base two Ilyushin Il-38 maritime surveillance aircraft to Djibouti in support of its anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden. A number of nations base anti-piracy […]
