Putin honors 'Varyag' crew's 1904 sacrifice
Russian President Vladimir Putin, during his visit to the Guards Missile Cruiser 'Varang', the flagship of the Pacific Fleet, spoke about the fate of the sailors of the same-named cruiser who sank their ship in 1904 so it would not fall into enemy hands.
Consensus
- Putin visited the guided missile cruiser 'Varyag', the flagship of the Pacific Fleet, in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
- The visit took place on August 12.
- Putin discussed the historical actions of the crew of the 1904 'Varyag', who sank their ship to prevent capture by the enemy.
- He mentioned that the crew was initially questioned about whether they had violated orders and should be punished.
- The crew was later celebrated by the public upon arriving in St. Petersburg, walking through flowers on their way to the Admiralty.
- Putin emphasized that the crew's heroism became undeniable after the public reception in St. Petersburg.
- Putin observed the final stage of Pacific Fleet exercises from the 'Varyag'.
- He referenced the song 'The Varyag Does Not Surrender to the Enemy' but noted it did not exist when the Admiralty was deciding the crew's fate.
- Putin highlighted rising conflict potential in the Asia-Pacific region due to NATO's presence.
- He praised the Pacific Fleet's marine infantry and warned of mirror responses to potential seizure of Russian merchant vessels.
Points of divergence
- Putin was shown a painting depicting the event and commented on the Admiralty's deliberations about punishing the crew. — vedomosti
- Putin visited the ship's crew quarters and the ship's museum, where he signed a guest book with his autograph and date. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Putin reminded about the feat of the crew of the cruiser 'Varang' in 1904 — Ведомости
- Zarubin showed new footage of Putin's communication with military on the cruiser "Varag" — Вести
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