After the visit to Japanese port Maizuru, Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit headed by Guard missile cruiser Varyag arrived at Mariana Islands (USA) and called at Apra Harbor; when the visit is finished, Russian and American servicemen will hold anti-terror exercise, reported RIA Novosti on Oct 11 referring to PF Commander’s press secretary Capt 1 rank Roman Martov.
The task unit consisting of the fleet’s flagship cruiser Varyag , tanker Irkut , and sea-going tug MB-66 on Sept 20 started a long-range cruise after termination of large-scale exercise off Kamchatka in order to visit Japan, the US, and Canada. The cruise is held under command of Capt 1 rank Sergei Zhuga .