Jul 20, 2026
Russian warship conducts live-fire exercise 45 miles off UK coast on day of new prime minister's appointment
The Russian frigate Neustrashimy fired its main cannon in a short-notice exercise 45 miles south of Plymouth on Monday, coinciding with Andy Burnham becoming UK Prime Minister. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting condemned the exercise as 'performative and irresponsible,' while former military officials suggested the timing was deliberate.
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