Fallon's remarks were made Wednesday as UK warships and warplanes tracked Russia's only aircraft carrier through the English Channel. They left the Mediterranean Sea earlier this monthPhotos: UK shadows Russia's aircraft carrier Photos: UK shadows Russia's aircraft carrier A Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter from Britain Quick Reaction Alert force flies near the Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov on Wednesday, January 25. The Russian carrier and a guided missile cruiser are on their way back home after participating in airstrikes in Syria. Hide Caption 1 of 6 Photos: UK shadows Russia's aircraft carrier The Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov moves off the UK coast on January 25. Hide Caption 2 of 6 Photos: UK shadows Russia's aircraft carrier RAF Typhoon fighters fly near the Russian aircraft carrier on January 25.

Source: CNN January 26, 2017 14:15 UTC