A Royal Navy frigate has shadowed a Russian destroyer as it sailed through the English Channel. Portsmouth-based HMS Westminster, along with patrol ship HMS Tyne, monitored the passage of the Russian warship Vice Admiral Kulakov on Sunday. The Russian warship conducted itself in a safe manner, according to the frigate's commanding officer. Minister for the Armed Forces James Heapey said: 'Once again the Royal Navy has proven its ability to maintain the sovereignty of the United Kingdom territorial waters. 'I am hugely impressed by the professional way the sailors of HMS Westminster and Tyne have responded.'

Source: Daily Mail June 21, 2020 17:09 UTC