Russia accuses UK of involvement in Crimea’s drone strike attempt
Russia also claimed that British Navy representatives were involved in the planning and execution of the September 26 attack in the Baltic Sea.
Oct 29, 2022, 22:51 PM IST
Nord Stream 2: Here's all you need to know as Germany halts Russian gas pipeline
The undersea pipeline directly links Russian gas to Europe via Germany and is complete but not yet operating. It has become a major target as Western governments try to exert leverage on Russia to deter further military moves against its neighbour.
Feb 22, 2022, 20:39 PM IST
Russia's Sukhoi Su-27s, Tupolev Tu-160s intercepted by Belgian, Danish, Polish F-16s, Finnish F/A-18C Hornet, Swedish JAS 39 Gripen over Baltic Sea
The F-16s of the Belgian Air Force took off from Lithuania's Siauliai Air Base where they are currently based as part of NATO Baltic Air Patrol mission. The two Russian Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack nuclear bombers and two Sukhoi Su-27 aircraft were flying over the Baltic Sea.
Sep 18, 2019, 12:24 PM IST
NATO's BALTOPS 2019 naval exercise to start in Baltic Sea, Russian warships to track drill
According to a US Navy press release Vice Admiral Andrew Lewis, commander of the US. 2nd Fleet, will lead BALTOPS 2019 on behalf of Naval Forces Europe.
Russian Su-27 fighter intercepts US RC-135 spy plane over Baltic Sea - Watch
The single-crew, twin-engine Su-27 (NATO codename Flanker) is an air-superiority fighter. The jet can fly at Mach 2.35 (2,500 kilometres per hour).
Mar 07, 2019, 14:49 PM IST
Ferry with 294 passengers breaks down in Baltic Sea
The ferry operator said in a statement the malfunction on-board the Regina Seaways vessel produced smoke, which triggered the ship`s fire extinguishing system in the engine room.
Oct 02, 2018, 20:51 PM IST
Ferry with 335 people on board on fire in Baltic Sea
The ferry was heading to the Lithuanian port town of Klaipeda from Kiel, Germany.
Oct 02, 2018, 18:56 PM IST
Vladimir Putin shows off Russia's naval might with major parade
Some 50 warships and submarines were on show along the Neva River and in the Gulf of Finland off the country's second city of Saint Petersburg after Putin ordered the navy to hold its first ever parade on such a grand scale.
Jul 30, 2017, 16:26 PM IST
Russia ready to work with non-NATO states that border the Baltic: Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia was ready to cooperate with neutral countries that bordered the Baltic Sea like Finland which is not part of the NATO military alliance.
Jul 27, 2017, 21:55 PM IST
Russian defence minister's plane buzzed by NATO jet over Baltic
The escort plane, a Sukhoi SU-27, demonstrated it was armed by rocking its wings, after which the NATO plane flew off.
Jun 21, 2017, 21:57 PM IST
Russian defence minister's plane buzzed by NATO jet: Agencies
A plane carrying Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu was buzzed by a NATO F-16 fighter jet as it flew over the Baltic Sea, but was seen off by a Russian Sukhoi-27 military jet.
Jun 21, 2017, 16:30 PM IST
Fighter jets intercepted US bomber near border: Russian defence ministry
Russia's defence ministry said on Tuesday one of its fighter jets intercepted an American strategic bomber that was flying near the border of Russian airspace.
Jun 06, 2017, 22:08 PM IST
Finland flags second airspace violation by Russian jets
Finland`s Defence Ministry said on Friday it detected a suspected violation of Finnish airspace by a Russian fighter jet, the second in less than 24 hours.
Oct 07, 2016, 12:27 PM IST
Russia orders safety overhaul in tense Baltic airspace
Russia ordered its military today to draw up measures to increase the safety of the airspace over the Baltic Sea, after a string of incidents and near-misses that has ratcheted up tensions between NATO and Moscow.
Jul 02, 2016, 20:30 PM IST
Russia says bolstering forces to counter NATO
Russia's defence minister said today that Moscow will set up three new divisions in the west and south of the country by the end of the year to counter NATO forces close to its border.
May 04, 2016, 19:02 PM IST
Russian fighter jets in aggressive flyby near US Navy ship - Watch
Russian fighter jets recently passed a US Navy ship in the Baltic Sea in aggressive manoeuvre. The incident took place on April 13, 2016.
Apr 20, 2016, 16:09 PM IST
NATO, Russia hold first major talks since 2014 despite tensions
NATO and Russia held their highest level talks for nearly two years on Wednesday, in a bid to ease military tensions over the Baltic Sea and the simmering violence still gripping eastern Ukraine.
Apr 20, 2016, 15:06 PM IST
US Air Force plane intercepted by Russian jet in `unsafe` manner: Pentagon
A US Air Force reconnaissance plane was intercepted by a Russian SU-27 jet in an "unsafe and unprofessional" manner while in international airspace over the Baltic Sea, the Pentagon said Saturday.
Apr 17, 2016, 09:09 AM IST
Jets observed 'all safety measures' in US warship flyby: Russia
Ties between Russia and the West have plunged to their lowest point since the Cold War over Moscow's annexation of the Crimean peninsula.
Apr 14, 2016, 15:10 PM IST
Russia jets make ''simulated attack'' passes near US destroyer: US
Two Russian warplanes flew simulated attack passes near a US guided missile destroyer in the Baltic Sea on Tuesday, the US military said, with one official describing them as one of the most aggressive interactions in recent memory.
Apr 14, 2016, 10:37 AM IST
