UK issues warning to Russian spy ship on edge of its waters, unveils munitions plan

LONDON, Nov 19 : The UK on Wednesday issued a stark warning to Russia over a spy ship it said has been operating on the edge of its waters north of Scotland and even directed lasers at Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots. UK Defence Secretary John Healey used an address in London to not only caution Russian President Vladimir Putin against his ship moving any further into British territorial waters, but also to stress the need for Britain to “step up” munitions production in the face of global tensions, including “armed conflict” between India and Pakistan. He said that RAF…