“Russia is still a country that poses a significant threat to Great Britain. Tracking and responding to this threat is among the top priorities of the Ministry of Defense, ”the text says.
Thus, Goldie responded to the appeal of Lord John Anderson to the British government.
The essence of the politician's question was how the government assesses the safety of the Baltic and North Seas in the light of reports that 40 new ships and vessels will be accepted into the Russian Navy this year.
“The Ministry of Defense monitors the development of all new Russian ships that are being commissioned and, based on their combat capabilities, draws appropriate conclusions. We continue to assess the impact of Russia's investments in the development of its naval potential on the security of the region, including the Baltic and North Seas, ”concluded Goldie.
On July 26, during the Main Naval Parade in St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that 40 ships and vessels of various classes will be admitted to the Russian Navy this year.
Earlier, the head of the British Ministry of Defense Ben Wallace said that Russia is a "real threat" to the North Atlantic alliance.