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Russia: Shipping

Asked by Graeme DownieLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 13 January 2025UIN 21885

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how often Royal Navy vessels have been tasked to shadow Russian navy ships near the UK in each of the last five years.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Royal Navy continuously monitor UK waters and are ready to respond to the presence of Russian vessels. Specific detail cannot be confirmed for reasons of safeguading national security.

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