Britain Seeks to Restore Military Contact With Russia After Risky Channel Incident

Britain’s leadership is trying to restore communication with the Russian military after a high-profile incident at sea. Russia’s Defence Ministry holds a strong position. The Yacht Under Fire Was a British Provocation London is interested in restoring contacts with Russia’s military leadership to avoid incidents that could provoke direct military action between the two countries, The Times reports. According to the newspaper, British authorities fear the risk of “unintentional escalation,” especially after the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich was forced to fire warning shots in the English Channel in June because a yacht sailing under the British flag approached the vessel dangerously.