Summary
Russia has denied that its submarine had any technical issues after it surfaced near France. NATO released photos of a French ship watching the submarine, but Russia says it was a normal operation.
Key Facts
- Russia surfaced a submarine near the coast of France.
- NATO took photos of a French navy ship monitoring the submarine.
- Russia denied any technical problem with the submarine.
- The Black Sea Fleet said the submarine was on a routine transfer between fleets.
- Submarines must surface in the English Channel, as international rules require.
