Up next in 10
Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken part in the final stage of exercises conducted by Russia’s Pacific Fleet, boarding the Guards missile cruiser Varyag to observe the conclusion of the drills.
During his time aboard the flagship, Putin also heard a report from Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Viktor Liina on the fleet’s activities and operational readiness.
The appearance places one of Russia’s most prominent guided-missile cruisers at the centre of the Pacific Fleet exercise finale, highlighting Moscow’s focus on naval readiness and its military presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Varyag is the flagship of Russia’s Pacific Fleet and belongs to the Project 1164 Atlant class of guided-missile cruisers.
#Putin #Russia #PacificFleet #Varyag #RussianNavy #Navy #Military #NavalExercises #RussiaMilitary #PacificFleetExercises #Warships #Geopolitics #Defense #MilitaryNews #RussianNavy
Show More Show Less View Video Transcript
0:00
Comrade Supreme Commander and Chief of
0:02
Russia's armed forces, the Pacific Fleet
0:05
Ship Control Center is prepared. Fleet
0:07
Staff Operations Chief Counter Select
0:09
Brokiard.
0:11
>> Warm greetings to all officers present.
0:14
Fellow officers,
0:23
>> Dear Victor Nicolovich and comrades,
0:26
sincere thanks.
0:29
Measures such as the one we are
0:31
discussing are necessary both to
0:34
maintain combat readiness and to protect
0:37
the interests of our country and
0:39
security in the Asia-Pacific region and
0:42
to improve the entire security
0:44
situation.
0:53
the military components of Russia in
0:55
this region including all this needs to
0:58
be done taking into account the
1:00
experience of a special military
1:02
operation. We moved to a ship with
1:05
commanders. We also talked about this.
1:07
You mentioned the combat work of the
1:10
Marine Corps of the Pacific Fleet
1:14
150.
1:21
A brigade will expand and be replaced by
1:23
a division. I would like to note that
1:26
there are no combat tasks that could not
1:29
be solved by the sea arrival of these
1:32
oceans
1:35
or tasks.
1:38
The soldiers act bravely, skillfully,
1:40
heroically.
1:43
The fruit in its area of responsibility
1:46
fully copes with the task assigned to
1:48
it.
1:50
These tasks are becoming more and more
1:53
significant including taking into
1:56
account the situation developing in the
1:59
region about which we see that
2:01
unfortunately conflict ends are growing
2:04
here. NATO is seeping in here. New
2:06
military and political blocks are being
2:09
created.
2:15
New weapon systems that pose threats not
2:18
to our country are being deployed here
2:20
and are being planned to be deployed.
2:24
By the way, tension is also rising in
2:27
the neighboring Arctic tooth which has
2:30
already been mentioned here around the
2:33
use of the northern sea route.
2:38
Although Russia has always exactly
2:41
always acted now confirms its readiness
2:44
to cooperate to use the advantages of
2:46
the North Sea. Of course, within the
2:49
framework of the current international
2:51
maritime law
2:56
and those states that want to show
2:59
interest in this, first of all, our
3:01
friends in other countries, they judge
3:03
with us.
3:08
And of course, we will welcome joint
3:11
work both with our friends and with all
3:13
countries that want to participate in
3:16
the important and very promising
3:18
business of expanding global logistics.
3:25
It has already been said that the
3:27
situation in the Asian APN regions is
3:30
simple. There are enough problems.
3:34
I will only say that we I would also
3:37
like understand the position mentioned
3:39
here.
3:43
I remember our neighbors, countries that
3:46
under the pretext of events in Ukraine
3:49
without going into the causes of this
3:52
conflict impose sanctions against Russia
3:55
that were not provoked by it.
3:59
Moreover, for the first time in the
4:01
latest military doctrinal documents,
4:06
Japan listed Russia among the sources of
4:09
the main threats.
4:13
I would like to note that we are not
4:15
threatening Japan.
4:17
We have absolutely no complaints.
4:21
On the contrary, Japan has territorial
4:23
claims in our country.
4:26
I mean, the bending justice.
4:31
However, this is fixed
4:34
international documents as realities
4:36
that arose following the second world
4:39
wars.
4:41
But even here, Russia was ready to seek
4:44
a solution to the conclusion of a peace
4:46
treaty.
4:49
Let me remind you that in the mid50s of
4:52
the last century, the USSR signed a
4:55
declaration with Japan which opened the
4:58
way to a peace treaty.
5:02
Japan agreed initially but later
5:04
refused.
5:08
Then the Soviet Union did it that the
5:10
new Russia met the request of the
5:13
Japanese government and resumed at the
5:15
request of the Japanese country the
5:18
dialogue to find ways to a peaceful
5:20
settlement. And initially
5:27
it was agreed that this work will also
5:29
take place on the basis of a declaration
5:32
about which I must confirm that at that
5:34
time we had constructive relations with
5:37
a number of Japanese leaders including
5:39
the former tragically deceased prime
5:42
minister who did a lot to bring Japan
5:44
and Russia closer together.
5:52
to shift our positions.
5:55
But now we see unfortunately a change of
5:57
position.
5:59
Allow me to underscore that they were
6:01
clearly unprovoked by any actions from
6:04
our side.
6:07
Hence, the commander's detailed
6:09
suggestions for agency growth and
6:12
capabilities enhancement will certainly
6:15
receive endorsement and full backing.
6:21
It is absolutely critical to
6:22
holistically calculate every single
6:24
issue closely tied to successful
6:26
implementation.
6:30
Appropriate instructions will be given
6:32
to both the Ministry of Defense and the
6:35
government of the Russian generation.
6:38
Performers and sources need to be
6:40
identified.
6:45
However, within Russia, the focus lies
6:47
in accentuating their collaborative
6:49
efforts with others across the board.
6:54
I'm fully aware this involves joint
6:56
efforts in treatment. However, my
6:58
intention isn't to ask you to extend
7:01
this discussion further.
7:11
Another problem we will address with him
7:16
The commander recently touched upon the
7:18
subject of escorting our vessels.
7:25
I want to draw your attention to
7:28
European Union decisions that took
7:30
place.
7:35
We observe that the governing
7:37
authorities of certain nations are
7:39
actively and blatantly violating
7:42
international maritime rules by
7:44
attempting to curtail the movement of
7:46
vessels owned by our hardworking
7:49
citizens. All while contemplating
7:52
measures to confiscate our assets and
7:55
sell off appropriated goods to their own
7:57
benefit. Of course, this is nothing more
8:02
than piracy and division.
8:04
If this starts to be put into practice,
8:06
we will need to respond in kind and
8:09
possibly even mirror the actions,
8:12
not limited to operations in planned
8:14
areas, but also potentially extending
8:15
beyond these waters.
8:20
We will act wherever we find it
8:22
necessary and strategically beneficial
8:27
including in the area of responsible
8:28
networks of perp.
8:32
>> I would ask you to pay attention to
8:33
this.
8:34
>> They know that such an order from the
8:36
Ministry of Defense has been conveyed to
8:39
the team of Perpans.
8:44
I would kindly request a detailed
8:45
proposal regarding this matter.
8:48
To conclude, I want to reiterate that
8:51
Russia continues to bolster its overall
8:54
security in a comprehensive way.
8:58
Within the department, there is an
9:00
unwavering commitment to fostering
9:03
mutually beneficial compromises with all
9:06
neighboring countries and partners.
9:09
And we are ready to do this ourselves,
9:11
but we are also surprised.
9:15
>> It's easier to leave the
9:16
commander-in-chief.
9:18
The forces and troops of the Sikian
9:20
fleet are in constant combat readiness
9:22
performing tasks according to their
9:23
intended purpose are unable to ensure
9:26
the security of the Russian Federation
9:28
in the Asia-Pacific region.
9:31
The military political situation in the
9:33
region is tense and has a steady
9:34
tendency to become more complicated.
9:38
The main factors in the growth of
9:40
military and political tensions are the
9:42
destructive activities of western
9:44
countries to override the security
9:47
system of the BTR, their increase in
9:49
advanced military presence as well as
9:52
the creation of western control
9:55
new political and military alliances.
9:59
We are talking about the block structure
10:01
of artists in the triple alliance.
10:04
At present, new alliances such as Jaffas
10:07
squad and Argus are being actively
10:09
forged and gaining prominence.
10:12
In essence, these alliances are military
10:14
political factions connected to NATO,
10:16
albeit under a different guise.
10:20
They regularly conduct joint combat
10:22
training operations with both their
10:24
frequency and scale showing a consistent
10:27
increase over time.
10:30
There appears to be a clear trend of
10:31
integrating NATO's military political
10:34
capacities into the regional strategies
10:36
of the VTR.
10:39
The aggravation of the situation in the
10:41
operational area of the fleet is also
10:43
confirmed by the increasingly aggressive
10:45
activities of the military political
10:47
leadership of Japan.
10:50
Thus, on July 4th, a white paper was
10:52
published which determined the course of
10:54
the military political leadership on
10:57
open militarization.
10:59
Russia is identified as one of Japan's
11:01
reset. It also indicated an increase in
11:04
spending on military needs to 2%.
11:08
The Japanese defense minister has boldly
11:11
proposed scrapping the three
11:12
nuclear-free principles, a significant
11:15
and concerning proposition for our
11:17
region.
11:20
Simultaneously, discussions on revising
11:22
article 9 of the constitution are
11:24
underway
11:27
>> and the formation of armed silvers.
11:31
An important issue is the threat of the
11:33
west blocking Russia's maritime trade in
11:35
order to inflict maximum economic damage
11:38
on it.
11:40
Additionally, as part of the 21st
11:42
package of anti-Russian sanctions, the
11:45
EU has lifted the prohibition on the
11:47
sale of Russian hydrocarbons within its
11:49
member states.
11:51
Thus, the countries of the association
11:53
are granted the right at the national
11:55
level to adopt
11:58
legislative decision on the possibility
12:00
of selling hydrocarbons from detained
12:03
ships of the so-called Russian shadow
12:05
move. Thereby, the European Union seeks
12:07
to legally justify its actions in
12:10
contradiction with the international who
12:13
in accordance with your comrade, the
12:15
Supreme Commanderin-Chief's order, we
12:17
have conducted a detailed analysis of
12:20
the maritime traffic carried out by the
12:22
VTR. We know the routes that they are
12:25
carrying and whose ships they are.
12:30
Only in the exclusive economic zone of
12:32
the Russian Federation along the islands
12:34
of the South Korea Grada from April 24
12:37
to August 6, 2026
12:40
trials took place.
12:43
Among these vessels, 379 are registered
12:45
under the flags of adversarial nations,
12:48
including 273 dry cargo ships and 71
12:51
tankers, with 26 hailing from Britain
12:54
and nine from France.
12:57
At the same time, the western state
12:59
actively attracts ships flying under the
13:02
flags of third countries to transport
13:04
goods in their interests. In fact, this
13:07
is their shadow fleet. Forces for
13:09
inspecting and detaining ships of
13:11
non-compliant states in their shadow
13:13
fleet. We have organized
13:15
interdisiplinary interaction and are
13:18
ready to begin solving these problems.
13:20
The report has been concluded. Thank
13:22
you.
13:27
Good afternoon
13:29
fellow officers.
13:31
>> Fellow officers.
13:35
>> Dear comrades, good afternoon.
13:38
Yesterday, during the preparatory
13:40
exercise sessions, you engaged in
13:42
discussions with the raft commander and
13:44
his team, covering not only the detailed
13:46
objectives of yesterday's operations,
13:48
but also concerning the ongoing
13:50
developments within your domain of
13:52
responsibility.
13:54
It is evident that while the primary
13:56
objectives are being addressed amid the
13:58
framework of this critical special
13:59
military operation, the task of
14:01
safeguarding the security of the Russian
14:03
state along all its borders and across
14:05
its entire territories remains an
14:07
essential duty entrusted to us all.
14:12
This is a difficult territory.
14:14
Yesterday, the commander gave an
14:16
assessment of the situation in the
14:17
region and I fully agree with it. I
14:19
would like to listen to you today and
14:21
listen to your proposal. Furthermore,
14:23
there was deliberation on measures and
14:25
strategies required to establish optimal
14:27
conditions for you and your team to
14:28
perform efficiently and effectively as
14:30
you tackle the collective challenges and
14:31
responsibilities that must be
14:33
systematically assigned.
14:35
>> Let's get started.
14:37
>> Comrade,
14:39
>> Supreme Commander of the Russian
14:41
Federation Armed Forces, postponed by
14:43
Deputy Commander of Red Banner 36th
14:45
Division for Military Political Work,
14:47
Captain of First Rank. I wish you well.
14:53
Comrade Supreme Commander
14:56
ship museum of the guards missile
14:57
cruiser vary.
15:03
The broad deck cruiser vary was laid
15:05
down in 1800
15:07
in 97m year on the Philadelphia slipway
15:09
in the USA on the order of strengthening
15:12
the naval forces of the far east.
15:15
uh in the period from 1989 to 1999
15:18
construction was carried out. In 1900
15:21
the crew arrived, underwent sea trials
15:25
and was accepted into the armored
15:27
cruiser. And in 1901 the ship made a
15:30
transition from
15:37
makes the transition to Kromstad
15:40
there. It means that supplies are
15:42
replenished. There is a small short-term
15:44
rest of the personnel and the ship goes
15:46
south to Port Arthur.
15:49
Ship stayed docket at Port Arthur until
15:51
1904.
15:53
>> Was Rudv in command from the beginning?
15:56
>> No way. Rud commanded entered command on
15:59
March 1st, 1903.
16:03
1,94
16:04
years. The ship according to
16:06
instructions is advanced to the port of
16:08
Chimulpo in Korea is anchored there with
16:11
it is the gunboat Koritz which arrived
16:14
shortly before the events about which I
16:16
will report further. Uh the commander of
16:19
the gunboat Kitz reported to Rudv that
16:21
he was fired upon in the Japanese
16:24
squadron on the way to the port of
16:26
Chimulpo.
16:33
in the port of Chimulpo. When Rudv was
16:36
leaving, he received instructions that
16:38
you are in the port if no one shoots at
16:41
you accordingly not to enter into any
16:44
hostilities.
16:48
Run observes on February 8th, 1904 that
16:52
the Japanese landing in the port of
16:54
Chimulo begins.
16:57
At the same time, he is handed a letter
16:59
stating that he must surrender the ship
17:02
or else the ship will be destroyed.
17:06
Rud makes a worthy military decision and
17:09
go for a breakthrough together with a
17:11
gunboat. They meet and engage in a
17:13
counter battle with the Japanese
17:15
squadron which consists of 14 ships.
17:19
Despite inequality in forces, Rudf
17:22
resolved that the ship must never fall
17:23
into enemy hands. Significant damage
17:26
suffered.
17:28
>> Very significant damage. Two holes, a
17:30
broken bow gun, a fire occurs in the aft
17:34
compartment. Somewhere about 100
17:36
personnel. The crew receive various
17:38
degrees of severity, trauma, injuries.
17:43
Ship returned to Anchorage.
17:46
That's right. That's right. That's
17:47
right. To the port of Sheml. Uh that is
17:51
this is a small wooden 10 beam tender.
17:54
The second was accordingly a single
17:55
screw corvette of the nobles.
17:58
On the third was the armored cruiser
18:00
Varak about which I have just reported.
18:02
Next is the missile cruiser Variaak
18:05
project 58 which also served in the
18:07
Pacific Fleet.
18:10
The heavy aircraft carrier cruiser
18:11
variac project was ultimately
18:13
unsuccessful
18:15
and accordingly our currently operating
18:17
guards ordin guided missile cruiser
18:19
variing
18:29
on the hero's recognition was initially
18:32
contentious.
18:35
That's right. Yes. You first fell into
18:38
disgrace, let's say, of a kind. Yes.
18:41
Thank you.
18:59
If you allow me two more minutes, I
19:01
mentioned that the charter prohibits
19:03
breeding open agy, but in general it is
19:06
in such demand and it is wellgroomed.
19:12
>> Good. A sailor's library on board
19:15
providing diverse resources.
19:22
So the theme
19:24
modern including historical times
19:27
especially during a long stay at sea
19:29
that is the composition has the
19:31
opportunity that is as they say to
19:33
plunge.
#News