# Putin thanks Varyag crew for hospitality

https://mins.news/en/item/20765

- TASS, 2026-08-13 01:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2172167

> Before leaving the Varyag missile cruiser, Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked its commander and crew for their hospitality and conveyed his appreciation to those involved in the Pacific Fleet drills. He attended the exercise’s final stage on August 12 and watched the maneuvers from the flagship.

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