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Russian cruiser stalls flotilla off Iceland
Nick Brown

A flotilla of ships from the Russian Federation Navy's Northern Fleet has unexpectedly come to a halt off the northeast coast of Iceland amid suggestions that the nuclear-powered Project 1144.1 cruiser Pyotr Velikiy may have suffered a major machinery breakdown.

The group arrived in the waters about 20nm off Iceland on 5 October. Pictures from the Landhelgisgaeslan (Icelandic Coast Guard) appear to show both Pyotr Velikiy and the Project 1143.5 aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov riding at anchor. The former is pictured in company with a Project 712 Sliva-class salvage tug.

Russia has stated that the manoeuvres are part of a programmed exercise series. However, the Landhelgisgaeslan has noted that Pyotr Velikiy has remained stationary at anchor throughout, raising suggestions that it may have suffered a major problem with its propulsion plant.

Question marks have hung over the capability of the cruiser since March 2004, when Commander-in-Chief Adm Vladimir Kuroyedov was quoted by Russian news agencies Itar-Tass and Interfax, stating that Pyotr Velikiy had been ordered to return to port during exercises in the Barents Sea. Initial reports stated that the ship was in danger of exploding, although Adm Kuroyedov later clarified that the nuclear plant was secure and all radiation levels were normal, adding that the vessel was returning to port for routine maintenance and repairs relating to the living conditions.

Icelandic sources told JNI that the vessels contacted the Landhelgisgaeslan on 13 October, announcing their intention to remain in the area "for at least another four days" but declining to elaborate on the reason for their extended presence.