Chief minister says it's a matter for UK defence assets
The chief minister says there have been no discussions with the UK prime minister following reports of a Russian spy ship being escorted away from the Irish Sea.
Intelligence vessel Yantar was seen south-west of the Island earlier this month.
Alfred Cannan was asked at this week's sitting of the House of Keys whether he'd had talks with Keir Starmer following the incident.
He told the House it's a matter for the UK:
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