Fresh tensions as Russian attack submarine shadowed in waters off Philippines
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Philippines' Marcos Says Presence of Russian Submarine 'Very Worrisome'
Philippine navy frigate Jose Rizal established radio contact with the Russian submarine, which confirmed its identity as UFA 490 and its intent. "The Russian vessel stated it was awaiting improved weather conditions before proceeding to Vladivostok, Russia," Trinidad said, without elaborating on why it was in the area.
Russian attack submarine in waters off Philippines sparks unease, but Manila downplays sighting
Officials say the Russian vessel was not in Philippine territorial waters during its maritime exercise with the Malaysian navy.
Philippine navy shadows Russian submarine in the South China Sea
The Philippine military has deployed a navy ship and air force planes to shadow a Russian submarine, which passed through the South China Sea off the country’s western coast last week
Philippine navy shadows Russian submarine spotted in the South China Sea
The Russian submarine identified itself in response to a Philippine navy two-way radio inquiry, saying it was en route home to Russia’s eastern city of Vladivostok after joining an exercise with the Malaysian navy,
Philippines' Marcos says reported presence of Russian submarine 'very worrisome'
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday the reported presence of a Russian submarine in the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea was "very worrisome". The Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper reported on Monday that a Russian attack submarine surfaced inside Manila's EEZ last week,
Philippine president says Russian submarine 'worrisome'
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Monday described as "very worrisome" the presence of a Russian attack submarine off the country's coast in the disputed South China Sea.
Philippine President Calls Sighting of Russian Attack Submarine 'Worrisome' - TaiwanPlus News
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines has called the sighting of a Russian attack submarine in his country's exclusive economic zone "very worrisome," though a national security official said the sub had the right to pass through the area and has moved on.
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