Three Russian ships arrive in Colombo

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Three Russian Naval ships; Varyag, Admiral Panteleev and Boris Butoma arrived at the Colombo Port today on a four-day goodwill visit, the Navy said.

The ship Varyag has a crew of 529 members while the ship Admiral Panteleev is manned by 388 Naval personnel.

The Russian Naval ship Boris Butoma is occupied by 75 officers and sailors.

Subsequently, the Commander of the Squadron Rear Admiral Eduard Mikhailov along with the Commanding Officers of the three ships; Captain Yurievich Ulyanenko, Captain Vitalievich Antsiferov and Captain Alexandrovich Bondar, called on Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Western Naval Command Headquarters and held cordial discussions.

A group of officials attached to the Russian Embassy was also present at the occasion.

During the four-day official visit, the ships’ crew members are scheduled to take part in several programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy and visit tourist attractions.(Darshana Sanjeewa)

Pix by Navy Media

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sg Friday, 21 December 2018 12:01 AM

You all are welcome...

jayt Friday, 21 December 2018 02:34 AM

Russia welcome whole heartedly. President putin must work toward Bringing Back EX-Soviet or create Russia to Be a Similar power Western countries used dangerous part of communism discredit Soviet and scared people in Eastern Europe as a part of campaign to Break up soviet and push eastern Europe to join Western Europe.Today. Eastern European are realising some Western European have different goal for Easter Europe: hungry and Poland Bravely opposing Soros's plan, But I am not sure if Poland and Hungry will Be succeed Because group in the west already Bribing internal group to overthrow governments in Both countries

Mallin Friday, 21 December 2018 11:22 AM

I am so glad the Sri Lankan Naval Officer in the photo looks handsome and has light brown skin. It is important to maintain an image for our country.

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