Vladimir Putin allowed to raise the flag on three ships and launch the “Emperor Alexander III”

Russian President Vladimir Putin, via video link, took part in the ceremony of raising the Russian flag on the Generalissimo Suvorov nuclear submarine cruiser, the Grad small missile ship and the Anatoly Shlemov minesweeper. The flag was raised over the ships with the permission of the head of state. Also, Mr. Putin launched the launch of the nuclear submarine “Emperor Alexander III”.

“We will increase the pace and volume of construction of ships of various projects, equip them with the most modern weapons, conduct operational and combat training for sailors, taking into account the experience gained, including during a special military operation – in a word, we will do everything necessary to reliably ensure security Russia, the protection of our national interests in the oceans,” the head of state said (quote from site Kremlin).

In his congratulatory speech, Mr. Putin noted that the Generalissimo Suvorov was armed with Bulava ballistic missiles. According to the president, four more such submarines will be built as part of the current state armament program.

As Vladimir Putin clarified, the Grad small rocket ship is a new generation project. Ships of this class, he added, have shown high efficiency in solving combat missions in Syria and during the military operation in Ukraine.

Also during the event, the nuclear submarine “Emperor Alexander III” was launched.

Milena Kostereva