Putin accuses UK and US of ‘provocation’ after HMS Defender incident

The Royal Navy warship was shadowed by Russian vessels and buzzed by jets as it sailed through the disputed waters around Crimea last week

HMS Defender was buzzed by Russian jets (PA)

Vladimir Putin has accused the UK and US of “provocation” following the incident involving HMS Defender.

The British Royal Navy warship was shadowed by Russian vessels and buzzed by jets as it sailed through the disputed waters around Crimea last week.