4 h. ago Russia mocks Britain hours after warning saying UK suspicions 'raise a smile'

The Russian embassy has hit out against the 'suspicions of British leadership' after defence secretary John Healey called a Russian spy ship in UK waters 'deeply dangerous'

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4 h. ago UK looking at ‘military options’ if Russian spy ship comes closer to Britain

Defence Secretary John Healey said the Yantar’s crew had shone lasers at RAF pilots.

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5 h. ago RAF pilots targeted with lasers by Russian spy ship off British waters in Putin's 'grey warfare'

‘Military options’ may be ordered against the vessel if it gets close to the UK, says Defence Secretary

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5 h. ago Russia’s Yantar ‘spy’ ship: Why it is lurking near UK waters – and the risks it poses

UK defence secretary John Healey said the Yantar directing lasers at RAF planes was a ‘deeply dangerous’ move

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8 h. ago Russian spy ship operating off UK coast directed lasers military pilots

The UK and Nato allies are increasingly concerned about the risk Moscow poses to offshore cables, pipelines and other infrastructure critical to internet connectivity.

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9 h. ago Russian spy ship targeted RAF pilots with lasers, says UK defence secretary

John Healey warns that Britain’s rules of engagement have been changed in response to Yantar’s activities

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10 h. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Is Russia a bigger threat to the UK than China?

Britain was today monitoring the Russian spy ship Yantar on the edge of UK waters, in the same week as MI5 issued warning over spying threats from China.

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10 h. ago Government minister issues statement as Russian spy ship seen on edge of UK waters

John Healey said Britain “is ready” if the ship heads south in a warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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11 h. ago Russian spy ship directed lasers at UK military pilots, Defence Secretary says

The Yantar has entered UK waters for the second time in a year, John Healey said.

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11 h. ago Russian spy ship directing lasers at airline pilots from Scottish waters in 'deeply dangerous' move

UK defence secretary John Healy has spoken about a Russian ship in Scottish waters

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11 h. ago Russian spy ship directing lasers at airline pilots near Scottish waters in 'deeply dangerous' move

UK defence secretary John Healy has spoken about a Russian ship in Scottish waters

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11 h. ago Russian spy ship is spotted 'on edge of UK waters' with LASERS aimed at RAF pilots

A Russian spy ship designed to 'gather intelligence' has been sighted on the edge of British waters, the Defence Secretary has said.

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11 h. ago BREAKING UK issues 'we see you' warning to Putin as Russian spy ship shines lasers at RAF

Defence Secretary John Healey has issued a warning to Vladimir Putin as he revealed that a Russian spy ship hovering on the edge of UK waters shone lasers at RAF pilots

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11 h. ago UK issues 'we see you' warning to Putin as Russian spy ship shines lasers at RAF

Defence Secretary John Healey has issued a warning to Vladimir Putin as he revealed that a Russian spy ship hovering on the edge of UK waters shone lasers at RAF pilots

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11 h. ago Defence Secretary's two word warning to Putin after Russia aims lasers at RAF jets

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