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A Russian ship, suspected of espionage, has been spotted in British waters.

Российский корабль, заподозренный в шпионской деятельности, был обнаружен в водах Великобритании.

The UK Defense Minister, John Healey, reported this to Parliament. He referred to the "Yantar" as a spy ship, and its presence near British shores as "yet another sign of Russia's increasing aggression." From the podium, he addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating, "We see you, we know what you're doing, and we will not hesitate to take tough measures to protect our country."

Officially, the "Yantar" is classified as an oceanographic vessel, but it is owned by the Russian Ministry of Defense. Western nations have repeatedly spotted it in their waters and suspect that the ship is mapping the locations of underwater cables, which are crucial for electricity supply and communication.

Currently, according to Healey, British naval ships and submarines are closely monitoring the "Yantar"; however, the vessel has not yet violated any international shipping regulations.

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