Good morning.

I would like to update you on the threats our country faces and the decisions this government is taking in response. As I speak, a Russian spy ship – the Yantar – is on the edge of UK waters, north of Scotland, having entered the UK’s wider waters over the last few weeks. This is a vessel used for gathering intelligence and mapping undersea cables. We deployed a Royal Navy frigate, and RAF P-8 planes to monitor and track the vessel’s every move, during which the Yantar directed light lasers at our pilots.

That Russian action deeply dangerous. And this second time this year that this ship – the Yantar - has deployed to UK waters. So, my message to Russia and to Putin, is this:

We see you. We know what you are doing. And if Yantar travels South this week, we are ready. And I

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