Russia Sending Carrier-Led Naval Battle Group to Syrian Coast
- Posted on November 29, 2011 at 3:04pm by
Buck Sexton
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A Russian battle group led by the heavy aircraft-carrying missile cruiser, Admiral Kuznetsov, with two supporting ships will head to the Syrian port of Tartus in early December.
The Kuznetsov (pictured above) is a combination aircraft carrier and missile frigate, and its armaments include:
“12 long-range surface-to-surface anti-ship Granit cruise missiles, a six-gun short-range surface-to-air missile system Kinzhal, eight close-in air defense Kashtan gun-missile systems and two UDAV-1 anti-submarine systems.”
Russian military officials insist the mission is a longstanding military exercise and the timing has no connection to the current unrest in Syria.
Nevertheless, Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Viktor Kravchenko, told reporters that a counterbalancing military force to NATO’s is very useful for the region, because“it will prevent the outbreak of an armed conflict,” according to RT.
The Admiral also reminded reporters that the Soviet Union had a special naval squadron for years to “deter” American and allied forces from aggression in the Mediterranean Sea. The base in Tartus is a relic of this Soviet need to equip and repair the Soviet Mediterranean force.
Currently, the base is mostly used to support vessels of Russia’s Black Sea fleet. Tartus houses approximately 600 military and civilian Russian defense personnel.
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Comments (63)
kettererbg
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 9:21pmThere are two types of ships. Submarines and targets. Get my drift.
Report Post »teamarcheson
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 10:08pmDoes the US Navy still have a 7th Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea or was it scuttled by Democrats?
I wonder if the Chinese carrier will be joining the Russian one. The Mediterranean is now a Russian Lake thanks to the Democrats in the US Congress.
Report Post »Ded-Bred
Posted on November 30, 2011 at 1:32amOne of my close friends is Ukrainian, & during the Cold War, he was stationed on subs(rarely nuclear, as he insisted they caused birth defects and /or sterility. Now he is in Sevastopol and owns several fishing vessels. Point of mentioning him and his background is to give insight as to why I believe the Russians will not stop vying for world domination. They are likely our greatest danger. Much more so than China. The entire world stage is unfolding faster and faster, gaining momentum as time draws ever nearer.
Report Post »Who would’ve ever dreamed the Middle East,(and of course Israel) would have become the central focal point for the up & coming WWIII? Oh, yeah, every one of God’s prophets & those of us who believe in, adhere to, apply to our daily walk and stand on God’s Word and the Living Bible.
Jezcruzen
Posted on November 30, 2011 at 7:46amWe played cat and mouse with the soviets each time I deployed to the Med. Don’t hear much about the Sixth Fleet in the Med any more. Most assets are probably over in the Persian Gulf these days.
If the Russian navy presence prevents the NWO idiots from attacking and installing Al Qaeda in Syria like they have in N. Africa, I hope the Russkies stay!
Report Post »RedManBlueState
Posted on December 1, 2011 at 2:33pmA submarine is a “boat.”
Report Post »sweetconcern
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 8:53pmThis has been known for a week on Debka files. Russia has 3 war ships in Syrian waters and is sending in this carrier because the US has sent GHW Bush carrier in the Syrian waters. Syria believes the CIA and Sunnii rebels are causing the trouble for Assaud trying to dispose him. They are facing down the USA for battle but you wont hear that on MSM.
End the WAR Dr Paul 2012
iis
Report Post »Delta D-5-3
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 9:56pmQuote: “End the WAR Dr Paul 2012”
Oh, i’m sure he would. He’ll also cut the military down to 1850 levels and leave us dead in the water. And THAT‘S the reason why he’ll never be elected…….thank god.
Report Post »sweetconcern
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 10:16pmDelta, You take to much upon yourself only God raises up rulers and countries and destroys them. I think it is time for Americans to repent and seek God. Humble ourselves and be ready with oil in our lamps and not swords in our hands>>> just saying Galations 5&6 Matt 25
Report Post »grayling646
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 10:17pmAnybody but Obama or Paul in 2012.
Report Post »sweetconcern
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 10:43pmDr Paul is a non-interventional believer. We should Trade and be friendly with all nations. We should not be getting involved in their disputes and business. The UN is the cause of most every problem we now face with there “peace treaties and resolutions and accords. Think about that! I will not bake cookies I plan to tell everyone about the truth . I believe that is what G B T V is (should be) all about.
Report Post »KevINtampa
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 11:48pmWhat was George Washington’s stance on foreign relations?
Here’s a good article.
http://blog.heritage.org/2010/08/26/yes-the-founding-fathers-have-foreign-policy-first-principles/
Report Post »Puddle Duck
Posted on November 30, 2011 at 12:33amPaul’s minimalist foot print policy with regards to foreign policy would not be anymore effective in preventing calamity that the fiercely isolationist movement that gave Wilson and Roosevelt fits during the early years of WWI and WWII. I’m not saying that pulling back and regrouping is not a great idea….it is, but to pull ALL forces back to US soil with the obvious dark clouds of another WW now gathering considerable steam abandonment of the hard won strategic bases near the center of gravity would lend the enemy the time it would need to consolidate it’s gains. Such a scenario would leads to more lives lost than if the US uses it’s projection of power wisely in a timely manner.
Paul is a decent guy but his policies would vitually guarantee massive loss of life once the main deterant (that is US power) is removed the areas now rattling sabres for all to hear and for all to see. The question boils down to this….who is listening and who is watching ? Burying ones head in the sand works as well as communism….it’s a failure at the expense of many lives. How many times must we as race repeat this mistake ? That is why the West must maintain strong military presensce (at home and abroad).
Charles Lindberb was once the keynote speaker at an American Nazi Party rally held at Madison Square Gardens in the late 30′s. He and others like him (staunch isolationists) were a PITA to the Rossevelt admin (who knew that USA would have to join WWII at some point).
Report Post »W_Hart
Posted on November 30, 2011 at 7:04amDelta….Stop promoting the fear. It is killing our nation. Ron Paul would never leave us “dead in the water”. Yes, he would bring a logical end to many of our military “obligations”, but I seriousley doubt that he would ever leave us in a position of vulnerability. The military machine is used as a tool to promote national pride, a distraction for the fascists to carry out their plans. Do you realize how long we have been at “war” in the middle east? How about 20 years? More if you count all of our years supporting the rebels, that we’re now fighting ourselves. And how much real progress have we made? Yes, we have eliminated some enemies, but have we really changed anything? Is Iraq a peaceful nation? Is Iran any less a threat? How about Pakistan? Are our enemies drawing back in fear? Is there any end to the fighting in sight? In case you haven’t noticed, all of this military spending is putting quite a drain on our already empty coffers. So, where is our “return on investment”?
Report Post »What we need is solid, consistent foreign policy, not a bigger, better military and Ron Paul is the only one with an inkling of what that policy should be.
Fitz Gerald
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 8:18pmLooks to me like a rubber raft or large blow up boat. ha
Report Post »Endstatism
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 8:06pmRussia has a long history of hatred toward Jews and Israel. Its a effort to intimidate Israel.
Report Post »teebubba
Posted on November 30, 2011 at 2:52pmYes….But it is Turkey’s emerging Neo-Ottoman ambitions which is giving them their current “wild hair”.
Report Post »recoveringneocon
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 8:03pmRussia and China are poised to fill the gap when the West falls. Both are economically sound without great debt. We are spread way to thin around the world and bankrupt, its just a matter of time. Our troops will be sitting ducks.
Report Post »thegodfather
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 8:02pmHopefully there will be some shirtless Puntin photos, with him the bow of the ship.
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 7:46pmof course they’re gonna support their terrorist friends in Syria & Iran .
Report Post »recoveringneocon
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 8:06pmThey dont have to support anyone. They are not hated by the people of Syria or Iran, so it does not matter who wins to them. They win by doing nothing.
Report Post »blackstone22
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 7:35pmAnd of course we are going to believe Russian military officials who claim the presence of this aircraft carrying missile cruiser with two supporting ships has no connection to the current unrest in Syria…..NOT.
Report Post »Mojoron
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 7:30pmThe Hammer and Sickle are at it again.
Report Post »MB1
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 7:28pmNever thought i would witness WW3, well hell, good time to join, count me in.
Report Post »ImMadAsHell
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 10:34pm36 years I served retired in Nov 2010, U might want to reconsider or give this serious thought. Been there done that, Its NOT the Army I joined back in the days….. Stretched thin is an UNDERSTATEMENT
Report Post »machochris
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 7:11pmWill we be the new finance-strapped USSR???
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 7:17pm@machochris
Report Post »We already are, and for the same exact reason, the crushing weight of unsustainable socialism!!!
VanGrungy
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 6:59pmSyria has Iraq‘s WMD’s
that’s why Syria is so important..
Report Post »Eraldo NY Tea Party
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 6:54pmThey are getting ready and us?
And you?
God bless us all.
Report Post »bskiver
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 6:39pm1.) Thousands of people have been killed trying to bring democrocy to Syria.
Report Post »US doesnt respond WHY ?
3.) Osama’s Group needs help in overthrowing Libyia (Not for freedom but for more terror)
US Responds with other countries ( New launching ground for Terrorist training camps with the capital to create a real force)
4.) Egypt uprising creates a more oppressive regime in Egypt.
US praises the Egyptians for fighting for democracy Hmmm.
5.) The largest uprising in Iran since the revolution
US doesnt Respond thousands are dead.
Responsibility to protect is used for action in Libya
US Congress and the American People are outraged over no response to Syria’s actions
Administration in a bind.
Lets talk with Russia and see if they can move some ships into the area and create a situation that keeps us from protecting those that are being killed.
Just seems like an easy solution to keep us from being engaged.
I am probably wrong (most likley)
but just a few words of thought.
JohnHW
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 6:30pmYou mean they finally got this rust bucket underway. I remember back in the ’70s just before I left the US Navy that this vessel got underway three times, got out of the harbor, then had to be towed back in. It had been gathering rust since the USSR went down. I hope their planes land very lightly. Otherwise, the US will be charged for any damage and Obama would probably pay it.
Report Post »grayling646
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 10:42pm@ john, We must have been in around the same time. I was a radioman on board the USS Grayling SSN 646 in the summer/fall of 76. We had just come off patrol in the North Atlantic and was headed for Holy Lock, Scotland to drop off our intel package when we received a message that the USSR had just deployed the Kiev, their first carrier, for sea trials. We were ordered to standby. Another sub (I can’t remember the name) which was closer got the orders to intercept and conduct a ‘hull surveillance’ of the Kiev. Traffic indicated that, that sub stayed underneath the Kiev taking pictures through the periscope for 63 minutes. There were no good pictures due to speed. I couldn’t help but think about the Fairwater Helmsman/Planesman. That had to be the most intense 63 minutes of his life.
Report Post »gwssacredcause
Posted on November 30, 2011 at 2:06pm6th Fleet Yom Kippur War with Light Photographic Squadron 63 U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt. There were still lots of lend lease ships in the Russian Navy. I still have some pictures.
Report Post »look73
Posted on February 22, 2012 at 12:58pmСVN70 “Carl Vinson” was put into operation in 1982 over the old bucket
Report Post »handsoffmystuff
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 6:18pm“It would be well for your government to consider that having your ships and ours, your aircraft and ours, in such proximity… is inherently DANGEROUS. Wars have begun that way, Mr. Ambassador.”
Jeffrey Pelt — The Hunt for Red October
Report Post »ab062
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 6:05pmLets not forget , Russia got their “oil money” during housing bubble in the US when oil shoot up from $30 all the way $140. Then when Lehman collapse oil fell back down to $36 (thanks to Ben Bernanke prices of oil went back to $100) . Russia needs $75 oil just to break even. Now , we have European crisis that will end in another great recession or possible a depression in Europe. Then we have Russia that heavily depends on export of gas and oil. Guess what will happen with oil and gas prices? China heavily depends on export to Europe. Guess what will happen to GDP of China? China need 10% annual increase on GDP just to put food on the table of 1.5 billion people. With situation in Europe it will be unsustainable. My point is that US does not need rockets and tanks to bring some countries on their knees all it takes is create a bubble and bust or if we stop buying new cell phone every 6 months and keep an old one for 2 years 100 million Chinese will go hungry. On the other hand countries like Iraq, Afghanistan , Iran etc.. military is the only way because economically they are sort of isolated from the rest of the world.
Report Post »THE TRUTH SHALL MAKE YOU FREE
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 6:04pmGood for Russia, Bad for the warmongers
Report Post »KOCHLEFFEL
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 6:00pmWho cares!
Report Post »Hickory
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 5:58pmThey view Obama as weak and ineffective. Russia is afraid that if something really bad breaks out Obama will let it escalate to a nuclear exchange. Here is proof that we have a dithering idiot for POTUS. Obama is more interested in whether he has fries or onion rings with his burger than the well being of our country.
Report Post »This_Individual
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 5:34pmWhile we’re all up checking what other countries had for lunch, we can’t turn around and talk crap about the Russians just taking a look see.
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 6:03pmGood , let someone else police the world, please answer ome question for me… Anyone… Why are we borrowing money from China, to protect South Korea ??? I would like to know ??? Why are we bankrupting our kids and grandkids to police the world ????
Report Post »recoveringneocon
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 8:22pm@paperboy
Report Post »Its called the military industrial complex its nothing new as you will see.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y06NSBBRtY
lukerw
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 5:30pmRussia has decided upon their Plan… as the EU falls and the US fails…
Report Post »geonj
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 5:25pmit will be ironic if their presence starts a conflict and they get their asses kicked.
Report Post »msjr
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 5:19pmWow, I wonder what those crazy Russians are up to now! That is some serious firepower there.
Report Post »USAqh
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 5:26pmGet ready for the big divide of the world … Russia gets Europe and the Middle East – China get India, Japan, Pakistan, Indonesia and probably Australia – we get north, central and south america …
Report Post »moreteaplease
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 5:17pmNevertheless, Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Viktor Kravchenko, told reporters that a counterbalancing military force to NATO’s is very useful for the region, because“it will prevent the outbreak of an armed conflict,”
Report Post »********************************************
Oh of course, of course. (sarc)
ab062
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 6:12pmIts typical Russian , talk , talk and talk . Back in 1939 they were saying the same thing about Nazi Germany. In 1941 it took German army 3 month to surround Leningrad ( second biggest city) .
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