During a meeting on Friday, Putin confirmed that the funds would be used to upgrade Russia's naval vessels and aircraft.

Russia’s diesel ... diesel-electric submarine 'Saint Petersburg' has successfully carried a missile launch in accordance with the combat training schedule. The cruise missile was launched ...

People walk past Russia’s armed icebreaking patrol ship Ivan Papanin in St. Petersburg ... 1,7 meter thick ice (Arc7), can serve as a tug-boat, conduct search- and rescue missions and transport ...