Russia news live: Moscow releases video of Black Sea clash with British navy
The Independent✕ Close Boris Johnson responds to Russia's 'barefaced lies' jibe: 'They're the bear' For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson’s government has been warned Russia will “hit the target” of any foreign warship testing its territorial claims in waters off Crimea, following the showdown in the Black Sea. Defence secretary Ben Wallace said firing took place “out of range” of the warship, while the Ministry of Defence said a “gunnery exercise” had been conducted in the area. Cabinet minister George Eustice said British warships would “of course” sail again through the disputed waters.