Russian aircraft carrier “Admiral Kuznetsov”
the Russian defense Ministry has denied the plans of the aircraft carrier “Admiral Kuznetsov” to refuel in the Spanish port. No requests on this account the authorities of Spain did not go, I assure in the Ministry of defence
the Ministry of defence said that the aircraft carrier “Admiral Kuznetsov” heading to the Russian naval group in the Mediterranean sea, there were no plans to refuel in Spanish port Ceuta. This is stated in received by RBC statement of the official representative of the Russian defense Ministry Igor Konashenkov.
According to him, no requests to the Spanish side from the Russian defense Ministry about the refueling was not.
“Any requests from the defence Ministry to address the Spanish authorities about the arrival of a heavy aviabearing cruiser “Admiral Kuznetsov” for the refueling in the port of Ceuta was not sent. Russian naval aircraft carrier group fully provided with the necessary supplies of material resources to perform tasks in the distant sea and ocean zone in Autonomous mode,” — said Konashenkov.
Publications in the foreign media about the alleged planned approach “Admiral Kuznetsov” to refuel at the Spanish port of Ceuta defense Ministry spokesman called speculation.
At the same time, said Konashenkov, a hero could be in agreement with the Spanish side “business approach individual ships or ship security from the Russian naval group”.
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However, as said Konashenkov, representatives of the Spanish authorities announced that “due to pressure from the United States and NATO, the visit of the Russian ships in the port of Ceuta inappropriate”. “This situation does not affect the motion plan of the ship aircraft carrier group by the approved route,” added the Ministry spokesman.
Earlier Wednesday, Politico reported that the refueling “Admiral Kuznetsov”, presumably, was supposed to happen on Wednesday. The newspaper also reported criticism from European politicians to the address of Spain for the decision. Reuters, citing the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Spain reported that the request for refueling “Admiral Kuznetsov” in Ceuta is pending in respect of concerns NATO, that Russian warships could be used for attacks on civilians.
Later, Reuters, citing a statement from the Spanish government announced that Russia withdrew its bid for the refueling of ships in the Spanish port of Ceuta. Information, as reported by the Agency “RIA Novosti”, was confirmed by the Russian Embassy.
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