After the NATO summit, France stepped up patrols of the Atlantic with three nuclear submarines at once, writes The times. Such a step, connected with the threats of Russia, in the event of a danger from the Alliance, to use nuclear weapons.
For the first time in 30 years, two of the four Triomphant-class ballistic missile submarines have left their permanent base on Long Island..
Submarines sent to support another vessel constantly patrolling the Atlantic Ocean.
The last time France resorted to such steps was during the Cold War..
Recall that NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at a briefing after the summit of the Alliance said that NATO military would not enter Ukraine. However, the North Atlantic Alliance will provide Ukraine with weapons, equipment for defense against chemical, biological and radiation threats and increase financial support.