Russian warships enter the English Channel

<p>A flotilla of Russian warships is expected to enter the English Channel on Friday morning en route to Syria.</p><p>Two British naval ships are shadowing the vessels. The Ministry of Defence said they would be "man-marked every step of the way" while near UK waters.</p><p>A Russian tug, believed to be in convoy with the taskforce, has entered the channel off the coast near Ramsgate.</p><p>EU leaders have strongly condemned Russia's involvement in bombing the Syrian city of Aleppo.</p><p>The ships are within international waters but Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said the UK would "be watching as part of our steadfast commitment to keep Britain safe".<br><br><br></p>