UK adopts tougher stance on Russian military actions
The UK will respond more decisively to provocative actions by Russian military forces near its territorial waters.
British Defense Minister John Healey stated this, CE Report quotes Ukrinform.
"We are strengthening our response to ensure that Russian ships and aircraft cannot operate in secrecy near UK or NATO territory," Healey said.
He emphasized that the provocative actions by Russian warships in British territorial waters had forced him to change the existing rules of engagement for the Royal Navy. Specifically, British submarines are now allowed to surface near Russian vessels as a deterrent, and British boats can now approach Russian vessels more closely. "We will not shy away from robust action to protect Britain," the minister stated.
