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Royal Navy Intercepts Russian Warships Amid Rising Tensions

11/23/2025

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The Royal Navy intercepted a Russian warship and a tanker near the UK, with HMS Severn tracking movements in the English Channel.
Defence Secretary John Healey cited a 30% rise in Russian vessels in UK waters over two years and warned President Putin that the UK is prepared for escalation.
Royal Air Force deployed three P-8 Poseidon aircraft to Iceland to monitor Russian activity in the North Atlantic and Arctic.

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The Royal Navy intercepted a Russian warship and a tanker near the UK, with HMS Severn tracking movements in the English Channel.
Defence Secretary John Healey cited a 30% rise in Russian vessels in UK waters over two years and warned President Putin that the UK is prepared for escalation.
Royal Air Force deployed three P-8 Poseidon aircraft to Iceland to monitor Russian activity in the North Atlantic and Arctic.