5 h. ago Royal Navy warship and helicopter team up to track Putin destroyer sailing through English Channel

A Royal Navy destroyer and helicopter were deployed on a 48 hour NATO operation monitoring a Russian warship in UK waters, marking a historic first for the alliance.

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6 h. ago Russian warship in UK waters as Royal Navy deployed amid skyrocketing WW3 fears

The Royal Navy's HMS Duncan, a Type 45 destroyer, intercepted the Russian vessel named Kulakov in the North Sea using advanced sensors and systems and will now shadow the ship

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3 w. ago WW3 fears skyrocket as key Putin ally issues stark nuclear warning to Europe

As tensions between Russia and NATO continue to rise due to Russian incursions into European airspace, a key ally to Putin has given a chilling warning that could kick off WW3

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3 w. ago WW3 fears skyrocket as Moscow warns NATO there 'would be war' if Russian planes shot down

As tensions between Moscow and the West continue to rise, the Kremlin has warned NATO there "would be war" if any NATO nation strikes down Russian planes in a huge escalation

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3 w. ago Royal Navy scrambles warship after Russian frigate and cargo ship spotted in UK waters

Teams aboard HMS Iron Duke and a Wildcat helicopter tracked the heavily-armed warship RFN Neustrashimy as it escorted cargo ship Sparta IV through the North Sea and the English Channel .

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3 w. ago Royal Navy deployed to shadow Russian warship and freighter through British seas

“Russian warships are increasingly transiting through the English Channel,” defence minister Luke Pollard warned.

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3 w. ago Royal Navy warship tracks two Russian vessels in UK waters as WW3 fears rise

The Royal Navy has tracked two Russian vessels in UK waters over a three-day period, with a Wildcat helicopter and HMS Iron Duke monitoring the ships alongside NATO allies

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