UK warns Putin over Russian spy ship Yantar in waters

The Royal Navy has been closely monitoring the Russian spy ship Yantar, which recently entered British waters and was reported to be gathering intelligence on the UK's critical underwater infrastructure. Defence Secretary John Healey emphasized the UK's commitment to countering Russian aggression, stating, "we see you, we know what you’re doing and we will not shy away from robust action to protect this country." The Yantar, which is suspected of mapping undersea cables, was detected operating 45 miles off the British coast and has been shadowed by Royal Navy ships and RAF aircraft. This marks the second time in recent months that the vessel has entered UK waters, raising concerns over potential sabotage of undersea infrastructure. Healey confirmed that a Royal Navy submarine was authorized to surface near Yantar as a deterrent. The ship has since moved towards the Mediterranean after complying with international navigation rules.