This brings to mind a Monty Python piece in which a special force of troops are formed, “The Walker Brigade” based upon a obscure provisions in international law that forbids shooting anyone using a medical appliance.

So the troops are equipped with walkers and charge ashore holding them out in front – and are gunned down.

Maybe the Ruskis think that no one would ever sink a sub named after Santy Claus. I mean how would that look on your resume?

Guess we will have to name a couple of attack subs “Hope” and “Change” to secure similar immunity.