Did Russia provide a naval squadron, and did it receive any captured ships?
Short answerRussia provided support and personnel but did not participate in the naval operation or receive a share of the prizes.
NotesRussia received no share of the prizes from the Vlieter operation. Its contribution is described in broad terms as personnel and support, without identifying a squadron or particular vessels. Those contributions did not include participation in the operation that secured Story's fleet. Presence in the wider Anglo-Russian invasion therefore needs to be distinguished from participation in the naval surrender.