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From Russia with waves - Corvette 'Gremyashchiy' docks in Colombo for Sri Lankan Navy's 75th anniversary jubilee

From Russia with waves - Corvette 'Gremyashchiy' docks in Colombo for Sri Lankan Navy's 75th anniversary jubilee

"The Russian Pacific Fleet corvette Gremyashchiy arrived in Colombo on Thursday to participate in the 2025 International Fleet Review (IFR), commemorating the Sri Lanka Navy's 75th anniversary. Footage captures the vessel approaching the port, where it is escorted and ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy. "We are honoured to call at the ports of Sri Lanka," said Senior Lieutenant Leonid Lysenko. "This time, it happened so that we've come just on the eve of the 75th anniversary, which is also a great honour for our ship, for our Fatherland." "We are honoured to represent the Russian Federation in such events. We'll do it with dignity," he emphasised. Lysenko hailed the lead vessel of Russia's Project 20385 class, describing it as 'the only hull of its kind,' equipped with advanced navigation systems and strike cruise missiles. The International Fleet Review is set to take place on November 30. Participating vessels will salute Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his role as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces - a ceremonial display of maritime cooperation. The Russian warship is one of eight foreign vessels participating in the review, representing seven countries: Bangladesh, India, Iran, Maldives, Malaysia, Pakistan and Russia."

From Russia with waves - Corvette 'Gremyashchiy' docks in Colombo for Sri Lankan Navy's 75th anniversary jubilee

From Russia with waves - Corvette 'Gremyashchiy' docks in Colombo for Sri Lankan Navy's 75th anniversary jubilee

"The Russian Pacific Fleet corvette Gremyashchiy arrived in Colombo on Thursday to participate in the 2025 International Fleet Review (IFR), commemorating the Sri Lanka Navy's 75th anniversary. Footage captures the vessel approaching the port, where it is escorted and ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy. "We are honoured to call at the ports of Sri Lanka," said Senior Lieutenant Leonid Lysenko. "This time, it happened so that we've come just on the eve of the 75th anniversary, which is also a great honour for our ship, for our Fatherland." "We are honoured to represent the Russian Federation in such events. We'll do it with dignity," he emphasised. Lysenko hailed the lead vessel of Russia's Project 20385 class, describing it as 'the only hull of its kind,' equipped with advanced navigation systems and strike cruise missiles. The International Fleet Review is set to take place on November 30. Participating vessels will salute Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his role as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces - a ceremonial display of maritime cooperation. The Russian warship is one of eight foreign vessels participating in the review, representing seven countries: Bangladesh, India, Iran, Maldives, Malaysia, Pakistan and Russia."

Rachel Reeves’ uncle blasts Budget as ‘worse I’ve ever heard’ as he breaks ranks & says Labour ‘is out of their depth’

Rachel Reeves’ uncle blasts Budget as ‘worse I’ve ever heard’ as he breaks ranks & says Labour ‘is out of their depth’

RACHEL Reeves’ Budget was last night blasted as a bonanza for benefit claimants — by critics including her own uncle. Terry Smith, 73, joined a long line of detractors after the Chancellor announced a £30billion tax bomb putting skivers ahead of strivers. Mr Smith, whose primary school teacher sister Sally is Ms Reeves’ mum, broke...