Russia Never Officially Called Admiral Kuznetsov an Aircraft Carrier. The Reason Was a 1936 Treaty and the Turkish Straits.

Russia Never Officially Called Admiral Kuznetsov an Aircraft Carrier. The Reason Was a 1936 Treaty and the Turkish Straits.

Why Russia Never Called Admiral Kuznetsov an Aircraft Carrier: Russia’s last aircraft carrier appears to be nearing the end of its long and troubled life. Admiral Kuznetsov has not sailed since 2017; its overhaul has been suspended, and the chairman of Russia’s state shipbuilding corporation has said the vessel will likely be sold or scrapped. Moscow has not issued a final disposal order. Officially, Russia never classified Admiral Kuznetsov as …