HMS Westminster, HMS Lancaster and HMS Richmond tracked the Slava-class cruiser Marshal Ustinov, the Udaloy-class destroyer Vice-Admiral Kulakov and tanker Vyazma, as they headed home from the eastern Mediterranean after supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
"The Royal Navy routinely responds to escort warships in UK territorial waters and the adjacent sea areas to ensure compliance with maritime law, to deter malign activity and to protect our national interests.
HMS Westminster deployed from Portsmouth to intercept the Russian ships in the Celtic Sea, where Marshal Ustinov was refuelled by the tanker Vyazma.HMS Westminster watches cruiser Marshal UstinovHMS Westminster monitors Russian destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov and tanker Vyazma during refuelling operations
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