Russian navy to receive 30 new ships this year: Putin

STORY: Russian navy to receive 30 new ships this year: Putin DATELINE: July 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG/VLADIVOSTOK, Russia CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the main parade in St. Petersburg 2. various of the parade in Vladivostok STORYLINE: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that the country's navy would receive 30 new ships in 2023 as Russia continues strengthening its naval forces. Putin made the remark at the main naval parade being held in honor of Russian Navy Day in St. Petersburg. He said 30 ships of different classes would be added to the navy, including the Mercury corvette. The naval parade in St. Petersburg was divided into two parts: 45 ships, submarines and other vessels participated in the parade on the water, while about 3,000 soldiers participated in the parade on land. Some African heads of state and government representatives witnessed the naval parade in St. Petersburg after taking part in the

30 heads of dogs found in moat outside Tokyo Detention House

30 heads of dogs found in moat outside Tokyo Detention House

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows a moat near the Tokyo Detention House, where about 30 heads of animals, believed to be dogs, were found on Dec. 16. Police began investigating the case on suspicion of property destruction and violation of law on the protection of animals.

(4)Japan's ground troops arrive in Samawah

(4)Japan's ground troops arrive in Samawah

SAMAWAH, Iraq - Col. Masahisa Sato (C), who heads an advance team of about 30 Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, is surrounded by reporters on Jan. 19 after arriving at the Dutch Camp Smitty near the southern Iraqi city of Samawah.

(2)Northern Alliance fighters take Kabul

(2)Northern Alliance fighters take Kabul

KABUL, Afghanistan - An Anti-Taliban Northern Alliance tank with a full load of soldiers heads toward the Afghan capital Kabul on Nov. 13, 2001. The photo was taken at 8:30 a.m. at a point about 5 kilometers north of Kabul.

(4)Japan's ground troops arrive in Samawah

(4)Japan's ground troops arrive in Samawah

SAMAWAH, Iraq - Col. Masahisa Sato (C), who heads an advance team of about 30 Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, is surrounded by reporters on Jan. 19 after arriving at the Dutch Camp Smitty near the southern Iraqi city of Samawah. (Kyodo)

30 heads of dogs found in moat outside Tokyo Detention House

30 heads of dogs found in moat outside Tokyo Detention House

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows a moat near the Tokyo Detention House, where about 30 heads of animals, believed to be dogs, were found on Dec. 16. Police began investigating the case on suspicion of property destruction and violation of law on the protection of animals. (Kyodo)

Tea picking

Tea picking

About 30 men and women look in this direction, stopping their tea-leaf picking. Most are women, but some are men and children. Most of the women wear their kimono sleeves tied up and a towel over their heads. Trees and houses can be seen in the background of the tea fields.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number7‐48‐0]