Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 21885

Russia: Shipping

Tabled: 3 January 2025
Answered: 13 January 2025

Question

Graeme Downie

LabourDunfermline and Dollar

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how often Royal Navy vessels have been tasked to shadow Russian navy ships near the UK in each of the last five years.

Answer

Luke Pollard
The Royal Navy continuously monitor UK waters and are ready to respond to the presence of Russian vessels. Specific detail cannot be confirmed for reasons of safeguading national security.