Ultimately, the maneuver ends abruptly. It is very obvious where they are going, staring you right into your eyes!! And therein lies the fate of the world!! It was purely a theoretical consideration . The RN suffered badly in the Falklands through short sightedness and gaps in capabilities, and is sadly doomed to suffer again unless it takes the enemies and their capabilities and tactics seriously. As the region is already occupied by pro-Russian separatists, and has been in a state of war since 2014, it was believed it would offer little resistance. Russian warships seen acting unusually off Irish coast Royal Navy warship @HMSPortland is tracking Russian guided missile frigate Admiral Gorshkov and accompanying tanker Kama as they sail in international waters close to the UK. 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. So, USA has no troops in Ukraine? Any commander in defence now has Russian forces to the North, East, South and West; it could all get very tasty. 14:30 GMT 20 Jan 2022. I was just using it as an example of how the presence of a capable foreign military in a potential war theatre could complicate strategies. Helicopters for the littoral, Nuclear boats for larger vessels. https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2022/01/us-sends-more-military-equipment-ukraine/361042/  With the clown we have as PM? Count on enhancing economic & financial cooperation. A Russian military ship armed with hypersonic missiles has sailed through the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel - only a few miles away from the English coast. loads of shps. However, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he may consider halting the pipeline if Moscow attacks. They believe Mr Putin's troops are being positioned in line with his new objective, with armoured divisions set to head into neighbouring Belarus on exercise but now stationed within striking distance of Kiev. 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,. Billboard in Dnipro, Ukraine with the statement written in Russian. An interesting question is how much does Kremlin insider Klyushin being in US custody have to do with the escalation? Surface vessels Anti ship missiles are effectively back up. 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. An good opportunity knoks coming soon, to sink the Russian fleets in the Med, lol!! First Sea Lord Admiral Tony Radakin said: "This is why the Royal Navy is at sea every day, protecting the UK and our interests. 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. The receiver is a version of the one fitted to the LRASM. and The diplomat hit out at Germany for failing to match Britain's offer of military aid, with Berlin preferring to focus on the threat of sanctions. If Russia did invade the Ukraine, could/would the UK and France deny Russia access through the channel? 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. Try it too often, find work elsewhere. Land, they have plenty. 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. Also known as SPEAR capability 5. Commander Ed Moss-Ward, HMS Portland's commanding officer, said: "Escorting warships in UK territorial waters and the adjacent sea areas is routine activity for the Royal Navy. Spot on Johnathan, nothing beats the smell of Cordite when doing a spread or up ladder SU shoot. 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. Yeah easily mistaken for Japanese torpedo boats a few thousand miles off course. It would be a signal of intent to the Russians. So is his agenda really totally different? You forgot about their national dish: kapusta cabbage soup, the outer leaves of which can be distilled hic apparently hic. His views were backed by Labour leader Keir Starmerwho tweeted on Saturday: To protect our values and our security we must be steadfast in our opposition to Russian aggression. No unvaccinated driver may cross the border and there are 10,000s of them. I certainly do! 'I am not ashamed to ask to help us with everything that is possible to avoid this war. 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. Im not sure to be honest. 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. 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. Clever move, and itll be Trumps fault the Russians invade on Bidens watch. 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. 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, Chelyabinsk and Sverdlovsk regions. 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 . 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. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. return to the tri nations agreement of 1899!! US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday before holding talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Geneva on Friday in the latest attempt to defuse the crisis. Zelensky thanked Blinken on Twitter after their meeting and said he was counting on stronger 'economic& financial' cooperation from the West. I have faith in the crews and TTPs, I have limited faith when the top brass dispense with offensive capabilities that the USN and every other major navy endorses. The US Coast Guard in Alaska came across Russian and Chinese vessels on an ordinary patrol earlier this month, the agency has said. The Ivan Gren-class can transport 40 BTRs or IFVs and 300 troops. Australia just signed an agreement with UK Defense minister to dedicate Wharf and logistics to readily accommodate Royal Navy ships basing them selves there . This idiot wants Biden to start the war. Resources, they have plenty of their own. The Turks the bosphorous cutting off vital Shipping routes to Russia. Actually having checked further the major problem the USA/Canada are having are the same that most countries are. Therefore in theory at least for the narrowest Dover-Calais area we could do that. So easy to detect and evasion not impossible but also easy for CIWS to lock onto. RNs lack of AsUW is a gamble, otherwise why retain harpoon? The region has been on a knife-edge since the end of last year when Moscow moved as many as 100,000 troops, as well as tanks and missiles, close to the border. whats next a russian build up around the baltic straits?or the chinese off tiawan? The warship is feared to be loaded with 7,000mph hypersonic missiles with a range of over 600 miles. Clearly they have something on him-most probably a secret video of Trump in bed with some Russian beauty! Putin is serious, building up a concentration of troops and armour to this level is not an excersise. '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. Surely he loses more than he gains. I cant believe Putin seriously wants to invade Ukraine he would lose far more than he gained. My good friend and neighbour, an ex USN chief engineer on subs is a mildly Right of Centre Republican but even he voted for Biden in the last election. But the Ukrainian ambassador to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko, called on extra help from Western powers. Its a gap that worries the ranks the most! THey may have a go at making life uncomfortable for the US there as well. The US Coast Guard said Wednesday it is monitoring a Russian ship near Hawaii. Very old school looking set up and equipment. Lauren Lewis For Mailonline, Russia sends troops and military vehicles to Belarus in move likely to increase fears of Ukraine invasion ahead of Putin's 'war games' with ally Lukashenko, German Chancellor appeases Putin and obstructs Western efforts to defend Ukraine as he refuses to send weapons to Kiev's forces and takes soft stance towards Russia, White House believes Russian invasion of Ukraine could be imminent: Jen Psaki warns there is an 'extremely dangerous situation' at the border ahead of Blinken's trip to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky, Pavement where disabled woman gestured at cyclist before fatal crash, 'Vindication': Georgia Harrison on ex Stephen Bear's sentencing, Incredible footage of Ukrainian soldiers fighting Russians in Bakhmut, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' History shows the wisdom of that comment, it was expressed by Montgomery slightly differently. Ukraine has long accused Russia of having regular troops in the region, something Moscow denies. Maybe, but are you disputing the accuracy of my first sentence? Ryabkov, referring to Moscow's version of events in which a Russian aircraft bombed the path of the British destroyer, said that in future bombs would be sent "not only in its path, but also on target.". Would tend to agree with you Graham, to what end does Putin need to invade Ukraine? The huge explosion at the military complex of Parchin, 30 kilometers southeast Tehran. Moscow could launch an attack on Ukraine from Crimea and seize territory up to the Dnieper River that could serve as a natural barrier against any Ukrainian counter-offensive, said Konrad Muzyka, director of the Poland-based Rochan consultancy. French President Emmanuel Macron has offered to send troops to Romania., https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-60077776. Like wise the Danse could blockade the Baltic as well. The assessment, seen by CNN, described the situation as 'difficult' and warned Russian President Vladimir Putin was 'trying to split and weaken the European Union and NATO' while also 'limiting the capabilities of the United States to ensure security on the European continent'. Syria is not a big news story for Putin. Indeed you wouldnt need ships to eliminate those ducks as you wouldnt in the Dardanelles if they ever got in a pickle there either as Britain found out before the Gallipoli campaign became a hasty if equally ill fated alternative. The Russians are on drawdown but maintaining overwatch I understand. Idiocy. "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. NSM in clear sea lanes, is perfectly suited to keeping enemy at arms length. The 210-sailor warship left the port of Murmansk in northwestern Russia on January 6 for the Lofoten Islands in the Norwegian Sea. That is the role of EFP troops in Poland and the Baltics show of support plus being a tripwire. Critics fear it will increase Germany's reliance on Russian energy supplies. It said: "The crew of the frigate 'Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov' conducted an air defense exercise in the Norwegian Sea. One can hope that cooler heads will prevail, and we start sorting ourselves out! But what if Russias is using the same effect in reverse. Yes he did, totally out of the blue and unqualified for the job Hunter turned up as a direcyor of Burisma, a Ukrainian gas company, on a juicy contract. My point still stands EFP is a deterrent/trip wire force to prevent Russia thinking she has an option to interfere in those countries. 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". Something that clearly says were here, and were flying over Ukraine and you arent stopping us. So were Western economies corrupt, going back in time. 11:10 GMT 19 Jan 2022 I know Sean but she would certainly Grind Vlad Putin down, Thats true enough, she grinds me down and I accept the science behind climate change!! You have to look at the bigger picture, Russia, China and the Iranians are holding joint exercises in the Indian ocean, increased naval activity in the Arctic, My biggest concern is India and Pakistan.