Russian Navy Training Ship Perekop Makes Unofficial Port Call in Sihanoukville

PHNOM PENH, September 15, 2026 – The Russian Navy's Baltic Fleet training ship Perekop paid an unofficial call to the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port from September 11 to 12, 2026, marking another step in maritime engagement between Russia and Cambodia.

Representatives of the Royal Cambodian Navy welcomed the vessel at the pier, with Russian Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Anatoly Borovik attending the official greeting ceremony.

In his remarks, Ambassador Borovik noted that the Perekop is undertaking another long-range navigational mission this year, describing it as a valuable opportunity for cadets on board to gain nautical experience across different geographical regions and strengthen their navigational skills. He particularly emphasized that, for the first time in the history of bilateral relations, Cambodian citizens are undergoing maritime practice aboard the Russian ship.

Rear Admiral Vyacheslav Sytnik, Senior of the Campaign, and Captain 2nd Rank Andrey Skorokhodov, Commander of the ship, paid protocol visits to civilian and military officials of the Kingdom. Russian sailors toured Sihanoukville's landmarks and played football with their Cambodian counterparts, while students and teachers from the Russian Embassy School were given a tour aboard the vessel. A group of instructors from the training ship's crew also conducted training for Cambodian Navy personnel in ship survivability and first aid.

Following a farewell ceremony on September 12, the Perekop departed Sihanoukville to continue its mission.

— Source: Embassy of Russia in Cambodia

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Reported by The Khmer Today