Putin’s military vessel intercepted near US waters

The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted the Russian intelligence ship Kareliya, a Vishnya-class vessel, just south of Oahu, Hawaii, on October 29, 2025. Coast Guard officials monitored the ship’s activities in accordance with international law to ensure maritime safety and security. This incident follows a similar operation by the Royal Navy, which, along with NATO allies, monitored the Russian destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov in UK waters, highlighting international maritime coordination efforts.

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