Summary
NATO chief Mark Rutte made a joke about a Russian submarine that was reportedly facing technical issues. The Russian Black Sea Fleet denied these issues, stating the submarine was following navigation rules in the English Channel. The UK and Dutch navies tracked the submarine during its journey.
Key Facts
- NATO chief Mark Rutte joked about a Russian submarine's condition, saying it was like looking for the nearest mechanic.
- Russia's Black Sea Fleet said the submarine surfaced to follow navigation rules, not because of problems.
- The submarine, Novorossiysk, was tracked by the Royal Navy over several days.
- Dutch authorities initially reported the submarine was under tow in the North Sea.
- A Telegram channel mentioned a fuel leak in the submarine, raising risk concerns.
- Dutch and UK navies worked together to monitor the submarine as it traveled.
- The Russian submarine is part of a group that carries Kalibr cruise missiles.
- The incident follows another in which the UK monitored Russian ships in the Channel.
