The talks between the two diplomats came just a day after Russia unveiled plans for naval drills involving more than 140 warships and more than 60 aircraft, seen as a show of strength. Try it too often, find work elsewhere. Ukrainian Defense Ministry's latest intelligence assessment yesterday warned Russia had massed more than 127,000 troops along the border, together with a sea and air component that marked a 'full strength' force. There is currently another Russian flotilla heading for the Med, this time the flagship cruiser and escort from their Pacific Fleet. Dont want to show my age but I remember reading about the Ropucha class as a schoolboy in the 80s. Pentagon officials confirmed the basic details on Wednesday. You are just gaslighting everyone Douglas and sowing division because you cant admit you are wrong: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/01/19/statement-from-press-secretary-jen-psaki-on-russian-aggression-towards-ukraine/, Thanks Douglas. It comes after UK dfence chiefs said yesterday they fear Putin will opt for the 'nightmare scenario' of a full invasion of Ukraine as tensions rise towards tipping point. Turkey's Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said on Saturday that the death toll in Turkey from last month's massive earthquakes has to 45,968. 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. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken today warnedRussia could attack Ukraine on 'very short notice'during a meeting with UkrainianPresident Volodymyr Zelensky at the American embassy in Kiev. Unless we get fair warning and are able to build stuff in advance of a peer to peer conflict it wont matter, as it will be over too quickly. I think itRead more , Hi Dave ,knife through Butter with todays build of warships we can but dream a larger build of Destroyer with 6in either single or twin fully Auto good fire control radar no need for the old 274/75 sights or LAS just ops Rm fire controller and PWO but alas smaller ships and bores seem too be the way fwd with The MOD. Actually, its an interesting point. It seems Not! 'Russia is stopped when it is stopped, not when Putin decided that he achieved enough.'. If you mean why T26 isnt fitted with ASROC, then that has been explained at length by many other commentators, and with very good reason. They may be old but the Russians have used some of them very hard on the Russia/Syria Syrian Express run. Itll make Snatch Landrover fiasco look trivial. ", READ MORE: Russian doctors urge Putin to 'stop abusing' Alexei Navalny, Maintaining maritime situational awareness is a core task for #NATO Standing Maritime Groups, in close coordination with Allies. Russian warships have been spotted off the British coast. 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. But you have to appreciate they are not the be all and end all. I somehow doubt it. Russian troops could also move into Belarus, opening a northern front for Ukraine that would put Russian forces closer to Kyiv, Giles said.
The rest of Ukraine is a sovereign state and fully independent of anyone. Romania, in particular, has sounded the alarm over Russian activities in the waterway, and has gone on a $10 billion spending spree since 2014, buying U.S. F-16s, rocket artillery and advanced. The BBC said shots were fired and that as many as 20 Russian aircraft were "buzzing" the British ship. Will Stewart
Meanwhile the potential peer foes, Russia and China, were very quietly building up their defensive forces initially and then offensive to a standard able to match a peer adversary. Asking whether Australia will sell us a handful of their Block II Harpoons; the practical solution to the (cancelled) interim AShM requirement? Last night, Kiev hailed Britain for sending anti-tank weapons and troops as an 'important first step' to help the country defend itself. Thu Feb 3 2022 - 19:50. In a sense he might as well go for as much of Ukraine as he can get hold of because the penalties are just the same. 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 . I think now the Russians have thrown everything on the table NATO must do the same, no backing down. Morning Spy. 'The current deployments are versatile. My point still stands EFP is a deterrent/trip wire force to prevent Russia thinking she has an option to interfere in those countries. The only ones being childish are the politicians, the oil industry and those that choose to ignore reality. I wonder if we could see a real boost in our defence budget? Iranians being bombed at will??? It looks like a scene from 1984. 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..! 'We're now at a stage where Russia could at any point launch an attack in Ukraine, and what Secretary Blinken is going to go do is highlight very clearly there is a diplomatic path forward. The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Kimball and its commander, Capt. Blocking the straits is a far cry than just a few drone attacks. REUTERS/Sergey Smolentsev. The warship is feared to be loaded with 7,000mph hypersonic missiles with a range of over 600 miles. Also the Blockade the Atlantic Iceland gap. He wasnt kissing his backside so much when he scrapped the intermediate range nuclear forces treaty! Broker a deal to have Russian military bases in their country. Billboard in Dnipro, Ukraine with the statement written in Russian. Like pieces on a chess board, I suppose not all of the movements need to make sense. Germany doesnt need anything but some supply depots and rear HQs. Im not sure to be honest. Please leave a comment below if you have something to say! The fighting units the Russians have deployed are professional soldiers not conscrips. Without ASuW the RN is badly exposed, and its criminal negligence sending sailors into a warzone without ability to take offensive action. Its not as easy as it seems, accurately targeting the correct vessel in high shipping density waters. It will take them at least a decade to begin to get off Putins apron strings. Thats what I was thinking, but invading Ukraine probably isnt allowed under international law. US truckers are heavily non vaccinated. It requires us to hold their backyard at risk, whether thats in the Barents Sea, the High North, the Baltic or the Black Sea.. We reported earlier that amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the Russian navy has sortied 5 Ropucha-class landing ships and one Ivan Gren-class landing ship from their Baltic fleet, likely headed to the Black Sea. https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2022/01/us-sends-more-military-equipment-ukraine/361042/ With the clown we have as PM? Also most of that Russian buildup is into barracks so not suffering. the russian method of fitting a gun,torpedo cruise missile wherever it can fit gives them more powerful vessel than it was designed to be. do you have the recipie for this distillery? More of your disinfo to correct here the US spends as much as the next 11 biggest spenders combined on defense nowadays not the rest of the world. I'm sure there will be no decision about [Ukraine] without [Ukraine],' he wrote. On the face of it, Trumps position on the Right of the political spectrum, should have placed him as a hard opponent of the Russians but he was like a contrite schoolboy sitting next to Putin. Spot on post! Thats if of the few Astutes we have arent already chasing their own Oscars or Yasen. When we need European Allies like France and Germany, where are they. They would be very worried about Wildcat with Sea Venom & Martlet, and Merlin Mk2 with Stingray capability. If the RN really wants anti ship missiles, we would get them. I doubt you can stand at all given the amount of hallucinogens you must be partaking. Why would Poles help Ukrainians? 'Our strength depends on preserving our unity and that includes unity within Ukraine. 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. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the reporting was based on 'unfounded' information, according to the TASS news agency. You talking Cobbers as usual! 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 . Wow so they first entered service about the same time as the Type 21s !
Defence forces monitor Russian warships off Irish coast On 19 July 2020, another explosion hit a power plant in Isfahan Province. Your posts are very aggressive. "Despite the increase in Russian activity, both on the surface and underwater, we are always ready to respond.". I wouldnt imagine it would be allowed under international law. LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Russia warned Britain on Thursday that it would bomb British naval vessels in the Black Sea if there were any further provocative actions by the British navy off the coast of Russia-annexed Crimea. loads of shps. A string of government websites was hacked on Friday. Ah, but at least the Brits flogged off some 60y/o CVR(T)s. Yep, you may well sleep well when not being reminded of the things you could actually be doing to help the world, Ive partaken in wars over Oil and I dont even drive, Driving fossil fueled powered cars is not the only thing causing climate change and that we need to change. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Test capabilities. Any commander in defence now has Russian forces to the North, East, South and West; it could all get very tasty. Unlike the Ukrainians who are, in the main, suffering out in the trench systems with a serious number of dont want to be here conscripts.
Russian warships sail down British coastline | CNN The Russians are on drawdown but maintaining overwatch I understand. The British Army for starters needs a serious shake up and recapitalisation. [However] when youre up against a determined opponent on the battlefield you have to go close and personal with your enemy. 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. And in the Western Military District, a missile regiment armed with S-400 Triumf mobile, surface-to-air missile system conducted electronic launches at a range in Leningrad region. Pretty much what their President told them on the TV a couple of days ago. The receiver is a version of the one fitted to the LRASM. But Russia? Instead we were lured away by the glitter of ongoing wars in the ME. Any toys the RN requires would magical appear on the Quay side, and the funds suddenly available. 'Grateful for [US's] political & security support. Bit long in the tooth-just like David, CR!(says he who is about to turn 73).
Russian warships pass through English Channel - UK Defence Journal It was not immediately clear what equipment would be arriving today. Warships belonging to the Russian Northern Fleet have sailed through the English Channel in a routine and lawful passage through British waters. I cant believe Putin seriously wants to invade Ukraine he would lose far more than he gained. The ships, which can each carry up to 25 armoured personnel carriers, were deployed three days ago but it remains unclear if they are heading for Ukraine. Pity we didnt keep developing the 6 system fitted to Tiger and Blake? the Poles keep shtum about their involvement, unlike the Balts who declare it openly. And T26 will also receive the future cruise/anti ship weapon. The Iranians are being bombed at will. So we should of ordered NSM after all, as interim? he said. Munich - Officially, Vladimir Putin's goal in the Ukraine war is still to denazify the neighboring country. And the balls to back up that posture with action if necessary. if 25% could actually get out of harbour before breaking down! I have little faith when the top brass commit to building frigates that have no ASW or AsUW capabilities. Ooops! Like wise the Danse could blockade the Baltic as well. If you were spending months in a bunker in a trench system in that climate I think it may well matter. That was 4 years ago after the initial push against ISIS was over. The Russian ships' 'highly irregular' movements sparked Swedish authorities to deploy hundreds of troops and armoured vehicles to the island of Gotland. Those deliveries are ongoing, and there are more scheduled in the coming weeks.. There was the Orange revolution in Ukraine in 2004/5 that was the point that they started to orient themselves more with the West. He wants to get some skin in the game like the West has had the past 20 years. In this second scenario NATO troops/aircraft dont even need to be in Ukraine thereby making it difficult for Putin to complain. Putin is serious, building up a concentration of troops and armour to this level is not an excersise.
Six Russian ships go past UK sparking fears they are going to Ukraine The White Housewarned yesterday the situation was 'extremely dangerous' and that Moscow could launch an attack 'at any point'. Irish defence forces have been monitoring the activity of Russian warships that on Tuesday made a U-turn off the country's coast. No warning shots had been fired and no bombs had been dropped in the path of the Royal Navy destroyer Defender, it said. 5 A distraction for poor ratings at home possibly. Oh, that would be Slovakia and Poland for example who have NATO aircraft from America not to mention eFP fighters in Lithuania, Estonia and Bulgaria. Boris take a private plane back to London from a climate summit in order to get to a party thrown by a conservative party donor .. is that not more irritating than a child asking the adults toRead more , the swedes attitude to defence equipment and production is very good. Normally theres maybe half a dozen ships of the coast of California waiting to be unloaded, last I heard it was over 70. Lauren Lewis For Mailonline
At the same time, it has stepped up social media campaigns portraying Ukraine as aggressors. 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 . You guys need more ships me thinks . And I know the USA seems to have more fruit-cakes that believe these. Its a game to stop NATO advancing further east, and a political statement. '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 Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Pity we dont have an enormous fleet of attack submarines to take out surface ships. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. We will see who is right in a month or two. Later versions have much better electronics and sensors developed with Israel. Donald Trump says only he can prevent a Third World War, China sets modest economic growth target of about 5 per cent for 2023, Police granted extra stop-and-search powers after schoolboy stabbed, Prince Harry: A lot of us in Army didnt necessarily agree or disagree with war in Afghanistan, Rishi Sunak to host Coronation Big Lunch at Downing Street, Project Fear authors discussed when to deploy new Covid variant. return to the tri nations agreement of 1899!! The finger of suspicion immediately fell on Russia, although Ukrainian officials said critical infrastructure had not been targeted. Count on enhancing economic & financial cooperation. Too many journalists sit at their desks googling news instead of getting off their backsides. Whats the Latin 50% because decimate is only 1 in 10 (10%). Going after the Ukraine neatly side steps the maritime flank to some extent. 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 . He has set out his demands publicly (Ukraine never to join NATO, EFP troops to withdraw from Poland and the Baltics as a minimum) and he will then withdraw his troops we in the west will not agree to any of that. Launch control was always in Moscow.
British warships escort Russian fleet through English Channel ', She said it mimicked the playbook used when Russia annexed the Crimean peninsula, and included social media disinformation to show Kiev as the instigator of violence. You must have access to a higher level of intel than me then. In a hastily arranged trip, Secretary of State Antony Blinken was set to arrive in Kiev last night to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. RNs lack of AsUW is a gamble, otherwise why retain harpoon? It is very obvious where they are going, staring you right into your eyes!! Yeah easily mistaken for Japanese torpedo boats a few thousand miles off course. 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. This was to determine if the resurrected Blake and Tiger would stand a chance against the Belgrano, if they actually faced off. Video shared by the US Coast Guard of a Russian ship near the Hawaiian Islands.