UK Monitors Russian Spy Ship Yantar in British Waters, Warns Against Aggression

The United Kingdom is closely monitoring the Russian vessel Yantar after it entered British waters earlier this week. Defence Secretary John Healey informed Members of Parliament that the ship is suspected of gathering intelligence and mapping the UK's critical underwater infrastructure. He emphasized that this activity represents "another example of growing Russian aggression."

In response to Yantar's presence, the Royal Navy deployed the frigate HMS Somerset and the patrol vessel HMS Tyne to shadow the Russian ship as it transited through the North Sea. Additionally, a Royal. . .