This would be a deliberate move to make a point to Russia. HMS Defender was going to sail within the 12 mile (19km) limit of Crimea's territorial waters. The captain insisted he was only seeking safe passage thorough an internationally recognised shipping lane.
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Russia Fires Warning Shots at British Warship in Black Sea
Collapse
X
-
-
Originally posted by cannon999 View PostSo let me get this straight. A warship sailing nowhere near its own waters intentionally provoking another country is.. what? Acceptable? How is the international community going to respond to British aggression?
HTHComment
-
Originally posted by SerialMillenialSnowflakeWhinerRussia Fires Warning Shots at British Warship in Black Sea
Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
-
Originally posted by AtW View Post
International community recognises those waters as sovereign Ukraine's waters and British warship was there at the invitation and permission of the Ukranian Govt.
HTHComment
-
Originally posted by cannon999 View PostOh yes that old chestnut. Where is all the uprise and the fighting in Crimea about the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russians? I would have thought that it is upto people living in Crimea to decide which country they belong to? That's right, there was none because 65% of people living there are ethnic Russians.
British warship had every legal right to return fire and should have used it.Comment
-
Originally posted by cannon999 View PostA warship sailing nowhere near its own waters
Comment
-
Originally posted by Jog On View Post
From the article:
What would we have done if it had been our territorial waters?
Why are we doing this?Comment
-
Comment
-
The warship was there at the invitiation of Ukraine. I never had you down as a useful idiot.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
-
Originally posted by AtW View Post
British warship had every legal right to return fire and should have used it.
Returning fire , more likely they would have put up a white flag and surrendered again.
Last edited by Fraidycat; 23 June 2021, 17:45.Comment
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Streamline Your Retirement with iSIPP: A Solution for Contractor Pensions Sep 1 09:13
- Making the most of pension lump sums: overview for contractors Sep 1 08:36
- Umbrella company tribunal cases are opening up; are your wages subject to unlawful deductions, too? Aug 31 08:38
- Contractors, relabelling 'labour' as 'services' to appear 'fully contracted out' won't dupe IR35 inspectors Aug 31 08:30
- How often does HMRC check tax returns? Aug 30 08:27
- Work-life balance as an IT contractor: 5 top tips from a tech recruiter Aug 30 08:20
- Autumn Statement 2023 tipped to prioritise mental health, in a boost for UK workplaces Aug 29 08:33
- Final reminder for contractors to respond to the umbrella consultation (closing today) Aug 29 08:09
- Top 5 most in demand cyber security contract roles Aug 25 08:38
- Changes to the right to request flexible working are incoming, but how will contractors be affected? Aug 24 08:25
Comment