The Royal Navy has sent its ship to escort a Russian frigate and tanker in waters near the country, the Royal Navy said in a statement..

To escort the Russian multi-purpose frigate " Russian ships headed for the North Sea.

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The ship and a special Merlin helicopter on board are equipped with advanced sonar, sensors and torpedoes for special operations and report on the movement of Russian ships.

It is reported that Admiral Kasatonov has been working in the eastern Mediterranean since the beginning of 2022, while Academician Pashin was in the region at the end of last year..

The Russians passed through the Strait of Gibraltar last week and NATO warships escorted them all the way..