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China, Russia Stage Pacific Navy Drills

Russian and Chinese destroyers and other warships carried out live fire training and helicopter deck flights.

Russia Stages Showcase Naval Parade in St. Petersburg: In Photos

Russia's naval forces went on display amid the country's ongoing offensive in Ukraine.

out of commission

Russia to Scrap World’s Largest Nuclear Sub – Reports

The 175-meter Dmitry Donskoy served in the Russian Navy’s Northern Fleet since 1980.

Surviving Moskva Sailors Could Face Redeployment – Novaya Gazeta

The sailors' parents reportedly penned a letter to authorities to protest their sons' redeployment.

curious questioning

Missing Moskva Conscript’s Father Says Questioned By Russian Security Services

Dmitry Shkrebets was one of the first and most vocal parents of the Moskva crew to search for answers about their sons’ fate.

actionable intelligence

Pentagon Denies Helping Ukraine Sink Moskva

"We did not provide Ukraine with specific targeting information for the Moskva," Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.

First admission

Russia Admits 1 Dead, 27 Missing After Moskva Cruiser Sinking

This marks Moscow's first admission of the losses following the tragedy.

Photos Appear to Show Stricken Moskva Missile Cruiser

Two low-resolution photos taken from different angles showed a large warship engulfed in smoke.

Russia Hits Kyiv Missile Factory After Moskva Flagship Sinks

The Moskva missile cruiser had been at the forefront of Russia's naval effort in the seven-week conflict.

Russian Flagship ‘Remains Afloat’ After Munitions Explosion – Ministry

The Moskva gained notoriety when it called on Ukrainian border troops to surrender, only to be defiantly refused.

Ukraine Says Destroyed Russian Naval Vessel in Azov Sea

Ukraine on Wednesday said it had struck a Russian naval transport vessel docked in the Azov Sea near the besieged port city of Mariupol, a month into the...

Russian Navy Launches Caspian Sea Drills

The Caspian Sea drills are part of the Russian Navy's larger naval drills currently being held in all waters bordering Russian territory.

Russia Readies for ‘Naval Blockade’ of Ukraine Ahead of Missile Drills – Reports

Russia reportedly issued Feb. 13-Feb. 19 air and naval navigation warnings in the Black Sea and the adjacent Sea of Azov.

‘Goodwill gesture’

Russia to Move Naval Drills Out of Ireland Fishing Waters

The planned exercises had had triggered concern in Dublin and other European capitals.

FISHING STANDOFF

Russian Military Drills Off Irish Coast to Go Ahead Despite Ukraine Tensions

The Russian navy is to go ahead with live fire exercises off the coast of Ireland despite heightened tensions with the West over Ukraine, the Irish fishing...

'common security'

Iran, Russia, China to Stage Indian Ocean War Games

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said Tehran has "no limits for expanding ties with Russia" on his visit to Moscow this week.

Russian Navy to Stage Massive Drills as Tensions Flare With West

Over 140 warships, 60 aircraft, 1,000 pieces of military equipment and about 10,000 troops will be involved in the exercises.

SEVMASH SHIPYARD

Russia’s Nuclear Submarine Construction Reaches Post-Soviet High

Three new submarines were handed over to the Navy in 2021.

UNDERWATER COLLISION

Russian Submarine Hit British Frigate’s Sonar in 2020

The incident was captured by a film crew onboard the British warship as it was tracking the Russian submarine in the North Atlantic.

pacific missiles

Russia Deploys 3rd Coastal Defense System on Island Chain Claimed by Japan

Moscow and Tokyo's dispute over the Kuril Islands has prevented them from signing a formal peace treaty since the end of World War II.

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