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Royal Navy Tracks Russian Sub Amid Rising Tensions

12/13/2025

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  • The Royal Navy tracked the Russian submarine Krasnodar through the English Channel to protect UK waters amid a 30% rise in Russian activity.
  • The Krasnodar surfaced from the North Sea and was monitored for three days by a British supply ship and a helicopter.
  • The UK and Norway signed a cooperation agreement to jointly operate frigates.
  • Defense Secretary John Healey emphasized boosting Royal Navy capabilities against increasing Russian underwater activity.