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Britain is co-ordinating with its allies on a potential plan to send warships to the Black Sea port of Odesa to offer a protective escort to ships exporting Ukrainian grain. Lithuanian foreign minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said yesterday he had discussed the creation of such a ‘protective corridor’ from Odesa with …

The Royal Navy cemented its position as the gold standard for maritime power after leading NATO’s staunchest naval exercises in three decades as the alliance flexes its muscles in direct response to Vladimir Putin’s aggression.  HMS Prince of Wales, Britain’s 65,000-ton ‘supercarrier’, was pictured under the aurora borealis in Norway …

Britain’s newest ‘supercarrier’ was at the centre of one of the world’s most powerful naval task forces yesterday as Nato started its largest Arctic exercise in 30 years. HMS Prince of Wales, one of two UK aircraft carriers, was in Norway for a month-long exercise involving 30,000 Nato troops from …

These images show Britain’s HMS Queen Elizabeth leading the largest and most powerful task force assembled by a European Navy in almost 20 years. The £3billion aircraft carrier – the joint largest in the Royal Navy’s history – was the crown jewel in a flotilla of nine ships which form …

Royal Navy scrambles to intercept fleet of NINE Russian warships spotted in waters close to UK NATO allies involved in the operation to monitor ‘every movement’ of the fleet Corvettes, landing ships and missile-armed patrol boats had been spotted  Commanding officers say Russians ‘operated in safe and professional manner’ By …

Royal Navy’s newest £100m warship HMS Trent breaks down nine days into its maiden voyage and hauled back to port in Gibraltar The 90-metre ship had to be dragged back to port after only nine days at sea    The Royal Navy said she was experiencing a defect and was waiting …

Boris Johnson has spoken of Christians around the world who are facing persecution: “For them, Christmas Day will be marked in private, in secret, perhaps even in a prison cell … As prime minister, that’s something I want to change.”  Fine words indeed. Let’s see that change. Download the new …

The Duchess of Cambridge looked elegant as she arrived at Buckingham Palace to welcome NATO leaders for a reception with the Queen today. Kate Middleton, 37, opted for a £965 green Emilia Wickstead dress featuring a high pleated neckline and puff sleeves for the high profile occasion. The royals’ hair …

The Queen this evening put on a brave face to host a glittering Nato reception at Buckingham Palace following a difficult year for the Royal family. Elizabeth, 93, was joined by Prince Charles and Camilla who earlier today had tea with Donald Trump and the First Lady at Clarence House before …