Admiral Kuznetsov – Johnson's Russia List

TRANSCRIPT: [Putin at] Meeting with Northern Fleet service members

February 24, 2017 JRL Russia List Middle East, North Africa, Military, Politics, Government, Protests, Elections, Syria

File Photo of Deck of Russian Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov

(Kremlin.ru – February 23, 2017) Vladimir Putin met with Northern Fleet officers who distinguished themselves in service and combat missions in the Mediterranean, off the coast of the Syrian Arab Republic. President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Comrade officers, First of all, today, February 23, I would like to congratulate you on the Defender of the Fatherland Day. I want to […]

NEWSLINK RBTH: “Russia to establish a permanent naval base in Syria”

October 12, 2016 JRL Russia List Middle East, North Africa, Military, Newslinks, Syria

“The Russian naval facility in the city of Tartus will be upgraded into a permanent naval base. Military experts believe that the Russian Defense Ministry may set up a detachment of ships in the Mediterranean armed with Kalibr-NK cruise missiles and headed by the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier.”