On July 27th, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in a naval holiday speech that Russia’s maritime strategic forces are being strengthened, including the construction or ongoing construction of several nuclear submarines, including the “Prince Borzhasov”. Putin emphasized the modernization of the navy to ensure national security. On the same day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine would sell drones to the United States, with contracts valued at between $10 and $30 billion. Additionally, both Russia and Ukraine released information on the war situation, with Russian forces controlling settlements and striking multiple targets in Ukraine, while Ukrainian forces repelled multiple Russian offensives and launched strikes against Russian facilities.
According to news reports, on July 27th local time, Russia
made a speech during the Naval Day stating that its maritime strategic forces, centered around the strategic nuclear submarine fleet, are continuously enhancing their combat capabilities. The “Prince Borzhasov” strategic nuclear submarine has been completed, and two more “Polaris-A” class nuclear submarines and six “Aquila-M” class multipurpose nuclear submarines are in different stages of construction.
The statement highlighted that Russia’s first naval development strategy approved this year clearly outlines the main directions for the Russian navy before 2050, fully demonstrating Russia’s confidence in its own strength.
Russian Navy Day is celebrated annually on the last Sunday of July.
Furthermore, according to a report by Reference News citing the website of the Moscow Gazeta newspaper on July 24th, ahead of the Naval Day, Russia
participated in the ceremony on July 24th to deliver the “Polaris-A” class nuclear submarine “Prince Borzhasov” to the Northern Fleet. Western media described the submarine as “spreading terror worldwide.” Russia
did not mention “terror,” but he warned that the submarine, equipped with advanced strike weapons and efficient electronic equipment, helps “ensure Russia’s security in the Arctic and national interests.”
In his speech, he emphasized the high expectations for the “Northern Wind”-class submarines and the “Grand Duke Pozharsky”. He stated, “Such submarines are at the core of our maritime strategic nuclear forces. Considering their potential for upgrades, they will ensure our country’s security in the coming decades.” Russia
He pointed out that currently, more than 70 ships under construction in various Russian shipyards. At the Northern Shipbuilding Plant, six new nuclear submarines will be completed by 2030.
He said, “We will definitely fully complete the established plan to build a modern navy. This is undeniable.”
According to a report by RIA Novosti on July 24th, during the flag-raising ceremony of the “Grand Duke Pozharsky” nuclear submarine in North Devinsk, Russia announced the national navy development plan, which includes several key aspects.
The plan to construct a modern navy will be fully implemented as planned.
The Northern Shipbuilding Plant will complete the construction of six new nuclear submarines before 2030. Currently, more than 70 vessels across Russia are in different stages of construction. By steadily advancing the construction work with orderly planning, it aims to enhance the economic stability of industry enterprises and supporting units, attract outstanding talents, and promote the continuous development of high-tech solutions.
The “Northern Wind”-class missile submarines form the foundation of Russia’s maritime strategic nuclear forces. With modernization and upgrades, they will secure national security in the coming decades.
He noted, “We must fully implement the established plan to build a modern navy, ensuring Russia’s security and our national interests in all oceanic regions around the world.”
He concluded, “I have repeatedly mentioned and reiterated here: We must possess a navy that is advanced, well-equipped, and capable of effectively responding to current and future threats and risks.”
According to CCTV4’s “Today Asia,” as reported by Ukrainian media, Zelensky stated on the 24th that an agreement has been reached with the United States: Ukraine will sell drones to the US, with an estimated contract value ranging from $10 billion to $30 billion.
Zelensky remarked, “In certain types of drones, Ukraine is currently the strongest in the world. In fact, both the Americans and military experts are well aware that the technology (drone) is essential for the Americans. It is necessary to incorporate this technology into the US defense system, as future warfare will be dominated by technology.”
News reports indicate that on the 26th local time, the Russian Defense Ministry released combat information stating that over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have controlled two settlements and attacked Ukrainian military industrial enterprises, as well as Ukrainian military drone assembly and storage facilities, missile and artillery unit weapon warehouses, and other targets. The Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed five “Hydra” rockets and 257 drones launched by the Ukrainian forces.
On the 26th, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released combat information stating that by the afternoon of that day, there had been 69 battles in the frontline areas, where Ukrainian forces repelled dozens of Russian offensives. Additionally, the National News Agency of Ukraine quoted a source from the Ukrainian National Security Service, stating that the Ukrainian National Security Service launched a strike against a radio and electronic warfare equipment manufacturing plant in Stary Rovnyk, Russia, using remotely piloted drones.