Relations between Russia and the West nosedived over Moscow’s annexation of Crimea from Kiev in March 2014 and its support for a pro-Kremlin insurgency in eastern Ukraine. “But this incident shows that US (sailors) allow themselves to forget basic rules of maritime safety.” The Pentagon “has recently accused with great perseverance Russian pilots and marines of lacking professionalism,” it said. Why can’t we be friends? Putin says he wants to work with the Liberal government to improve relations.Leonid Bershidsky: Turkey’s apology to Moscow settles a score between two like-minded strongmen.diplomats by reportedly entering their homes, moving furniture and defecating on the carpet Russia’s defence ministry used the contested incident in the Mediterranean Sea to hit back at the United States. In April, the US Navy released video footage of Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea flying very close to another destroyer, the USS Donald Cook, including in a “simulated attack profile.” This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Pentagon has reported a number of cases of Russian jets buzzing US planes and ships in the Baltic Sea in recent months with tensions between the two sides at their highest point since the Cold War over the crisis in Ukraine.
The Russians put the distance at just “60 to 70” metres. US officials said the two ships passed within 315 yards (288 metres) of each other. Russia insisted its frigate was in international waters and not “conducting dangerous maneuvers” in regard to the American destroyer. “The maneuvering demonstrates that (the Yaroslav Mudry) was not in fact restricted in her ability to maneuver, and was thus intentionally displaying a false international signal,” he added, speaking on condition of anonymity. The Russian frigate had also displayed an international sign showing her maneuverability to be restricted when she first positioned herself about two miles (three kilometres) from the Gravely, the official said. Activate your Online Access Now Article contentĪ US defence official later gave a completely different account, saying the Russian ship had deliberately maneuvered to approach the USS Gravely. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is included in your subscription. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.
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