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Russian Navy Squadrons to Go on Voyages
2004-03-03
MOSCOW (AP) - The Russian navy plans to sail to the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean this year - voyages apparently aimed at demonstrating a revival of the nation's military power. Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov would not say when the voyages will take place or how many ships will be involved. "We aren't going to send armadas that we don't have and can't maintain," the Interfax-Military News Agency quoted Ivanov as saying after talks with his Portuguese counterpart, Paulo Portas. Russia's military presence in world oceans has dropped sharply since the Soviet collapse, with most warships languishing in port because of a lack of fuel and spare parts. The navy has scrapped some relatively new warships simply because it lacked money to maintain them. Under President Vladimir Putin, the military has tried to reassert its power, but is still plagued with troubles. "Recently, the Russian navy has become more active and started going out into the sea," Ivanov said.
That is what navies are supposed to do.
Posted by:Steve White

#11  This does sound something like a deathride. The navy's desperate for dough.
Posted by: Shipman   2004-3-3 5:23:44 PM  

#10  So, what's the over/under on ships sinking during this "voyage"?
Posted by: Laurence of the Rats   2004-3-3 3:50:53 PM  

#9  Are our SAR assets up for this?
Posted by: Matt   2004-3-3 3:41:20 PM  

#8  Sounds like Navy is making last ditch effort to show it's important and should be funded.After missile fiascos earlier and reports deep water is Navy is about to be scrapped,I'm sure the Admirals want to generate some good publicity w/photos of Russian ships showing flag at various countries around world.And anyone wish to bet against the ships having picked crews,especially heavy on officers?
Posted by: Stephen   2004-3-3 3:06:22 PM  

#7  the frank spencer of the worlds navys sets out to sea once more, gonna be a hoot this one is! What disasters await the brave crews of these steel beasts, could it be American subs, British destroyers, Chinese aircraft or maybe just the rusting hulks thier riding in? How amusing
Posted by: Jon Shep U.K   2004-3-3 2:55:05 PM  

#6  if they do go they may not be able to get back --- but the us navy is out there and can lend a hand if needed..
Posted by: Dan   2004-3-3 11:46:53 AM  

#5  Will they go back?
Posted by: Mr. Davis   2004-3-3 11:14:41 AM  

#4  Wow--At this rate, Russia's naval resurgence will soon leapfrog them past the Swiss navy and almost put them on par with the Austrian navy.
Posted by: Dar   2004-3-3 11:04:10 AM  

#3  I wonder if there will be any "disasters" at sea since they have a whole generation that has not ventured out into blue water.
Posted by: Yosemite Sam   2004-3-3 10:41:43 AM  

#2  A navy that actually ventures out into open waters? What a concept...
Posted by: Zhang Fei   2004-3-3 9:44:33 AM  

#1  Will they pay a visit to Tsushima?
Posted by: El Id   2004-3-3 8:35:03 AM  

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