French Marine Nationale frigate Chevalier Paul visits the Russian Northern Fleet`s homebase Severomorsk .When in the world a wide discussion is going on if France can sell its amphibious assault ship Mistral to Russia, France is tightening cooperation with Russian Navy by sending its frigate to conduct joint drills with Russian Navy. The Chevalier Paul is a Horizon class frigate of the French Marine Nationale. Pictured:French frigate Chevalier Paul harboured in Severomorsk Navy Base ; french navy personnell on duty.