New UK defence minister calls Russia's military exercise off the UK coast 'irresponsible'

Russian firing exercise off UK coast ‘irresponsible’, says Streeting

On his first full day as Defence Secretary, Wes Streeting welcomed defence ministers from Japan, Italy and Canada to London to discuss the Global Combat Air Programme.

New defence secretary Wes Streeting hits out at Russia after live-fire exercise 40 miles off UK coast

The Neustrashimy has been escorting Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tankers through the English Channel and was seen in the North Sea earlier this month. This latest drill in international waters lasted for 30 minutes.

Russian firing exercise off UK coast ‘irresponsible’, says Wes Streeting

The new Defence Secretary condemned Russia’s actions off the coast of Plymouth.

'Performative and irresponsible' Russia weapons exercise slammed by Wes Streeting

The exercise happened in international waters 40 miles from the British coast

Russia conducts live-fire weapons exercise off British coast, UK defence ministry says

A UK minister has confirmed that a Russian naval vessel conducted a "live-fire weapons exercise" in international waters off the coast of Plymouth in south-west England.

Defence Secretary urgent statement after Russian warship opens fire off UK coast

The new Defence Secretary responds after Russian warship opens fire