Baltic Sea, NATO

What NATO patrols are watching in the Baltic Sea after undersea cables were severed
At a time when the eight NATO nations bordering the Baltic Sea are on high alert after a string of undersea power and internet cables were suspiciously severed, Russia's shadow fleet is getting extra attention.
The Baltic Sea’s energy infrastructure is under attack. NATO must act
The European Union and NATO must strengthen cooperation to protect critical energy infrastructure from attacks, which pose a growing threat to European stability. The Kremlin, with its history of weaponizing energy,
Estonia Steps Up Naval Patrols to Protect Baltic Sea Infrastructure
Estonia's navy is increasing its patrols in the Gulf of Finland to guard against potential threats to Baltic Sea infrastructure, amid tensions following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The measures come after a series of disruptions,
NATO ships on alert in Baltic Sea
Under steel grey skies, the Dutch mine hunting vessel Schiedam cuts through the waters dividing Denmark and Sweden, part of NATO’s
On the Baltic Sea, Estonian Navy Prepared to Stop Vessels
Estonia's navy is prepared to act against vessels that pose a danger to Baltic Sea infrastructure even if they are in international waters, a senior official patrolling the busy Gulf of Finland shipping lane said on Thursday.
NATO ships on the lookout in Baltic Sea to prevent sabotage
Under steel grey skies, the Dutch minehunting vessel Schiedam cuts through the waters dividing Denmark and Sweden, part of NATO's Baltic Sentry mission to protect underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea.
Baltic Sea Cable Incidents Pile Up—Who Is To Blame?
In just three months, three incidents of damage to Baltic Sea underwater cables have taken place. While accidential cable ...
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Now Russia reports case of anchor drag damage to Baltic cable
A ship dragging its anchor was the likely cause of damage to a Russian submarine telecommunications cable in the Baltic Sea, ...
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Russia lashes out at EU plans to seize its ‘shadow fleet’ in the Baltic Sea
Moscow said any move to grab its oil exporting vessels would be seen as an attack against the country, after POLITICO ...
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The Finnish connection: Regional efforts to protect the Baltic Sea
Rüdiger Strempel reflects on Finland’s special connection with HELCOM and the organisation’s regional efforts to protect the Baltic Sea ...
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Rostelecom completes repairs of submarine cable in Baltic Sea
MOSCOW. Feb 13 (Interfax) - PJSC Rostelecom , Russia's telecommunications operator, has completed repairs of the Baltika submarine fiber-optic cable from Kingisepp in the Leningrad region to ...
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Inside the new plan to seize Russia’s shadow fleet
The Baltic Sea is the critical artery for that illegal trade, he argued. The vessels are typically loaded with Russian oil at ports like Ust Luga near St. Petersburg before winding their way ...
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Finland monitors Russian cable repair in Baltic Sea
Several undersea telecom and power cables have been severed in the Baltic Sea in recent months ... "The coastguards in the Gulf of Finland are monitoring... a Russian vessel repairing a broken ...