- Royal Navy forces have tracked a group of Russian warships through UK waters during an intense 72-hour operation.
- HMS Duncan, HMS St Albans and HMS Severn monitored Russian destroyer Admiral Levchenko escorting sanctioned cargo ships through the English Channel.
- First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins warned against complacency, stating Russian shadow fleet vessels pose an unacceptable risk to maritime security.
- Royal Navy monitoring operations of Russian vessels in UK waters increased by 25 per cent in July compared to the previous year.
- Western officials played down Kremlin threats against the UK following Andy Burnham's visit to Kyiv, assessing that Moscow is not seeking direct confrontation with NATO.
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Navy tracks Russian warships in UK waters for three days during ‘intense’ operation
