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Moscow has accused London of putting on a “show” by escorting Russian aircraft carrier through the English Channel and criticizing Russia. Previously, the UK Defense Secretary called Admiral Kuznetsov a “ship of shame.”

Russian warships “had no need” for British military escort, as they know “how to hold course and navigate” on their own, Moscow’s defense ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said on Jan. 26.

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