Russian Navy to receive 30 new ships this year
(Baonghean.vn) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said in St. Petersburg on July 30 that the country's Navy will receive 30 new ships in 2023, as Russia continues to strengthen its naval forces.
According to Xinhua, this information was given by Mr. Putin in his speech at the main naval parade to celebrate the Russian Navy Day. He said that 30 ships of various classes will be added to the Navy, including the Mercury corvette.
The naval parade in St. Petersburg was divided into two parts: 45 ships, submarines and other vessels took part in the sea parade, while about 3,000 soldiers took part in the land parade.
Several heads of state and representatives of governments of African countries attended and witnessed the parade in St. Petersburg after attending the Second Russia-Africa Summit, which took place on July 27-28.
In addition to St. Petersburg, other Russian cities such as Baltiysk, Vladivostok... also held parades to celebrate Navy Day.
