Russia is escalating its dangerous shadow war against NATO, and there are fears it could get a lot worse
Russia is believed to be behind dozens of hybrid attacks, like arson or sabotage, on NATO soil since the Ukraine war started.
Shadow fleet of tankers keeps Russia’s oil money flowing despite Western sanctions
The Group of Seven democracies have sought to crimp Russia’s oil export earnings that help fund the war against Ukraine.
Nato launches new mission to protect crucial undersea cables
Nato has launched a new mission to increase the surveillance of ships in the Baltic Sea after critical undersea cables were ...
NATO allies unsettled by alleged Russian Baltic Sea sabotage scramble to respond
A spate of alleged sabotage operations against undersea cables in the Baltic Sea has raised the prospect of a dangerous 2025 ...
Risky ships must be identified to protect undersea cables, EU's Virkkunen says
Identifying suspect ships and limiting their activities is the most efficient way to protect critical undersea infrastructure ...
A Wider War Has Already Started in Europe
Still, the official announcement declined to use the word war to characterize Moscow’s activities outside Ukraine. Instead, ...
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Sea Surveillance: Scrutinizing Ship Movements to Safeguard Undersea Infrastructure
European Commission Vice President Henna Virkkunen emphasizes monitoring suspect ships to protect vital undersea ...
Estonia steps up patrols in the icy Baltic Sea in a show of force after suspected cable sabotage
Estonian naval ships are taking part in stepped-up patrols in the Baltic Sea by NATO countries after undersea power and ...
Russia, China step up hybrid confrontation ahead of Trump inauguration
On Christmas Day, authorities in Estonia and Finland noted the sudden interruption of the Estlink 2 undersea electricity ...
Why Miliband’s turbine building spree leaves Britain vulnerable to Putin’s missiles
The cargo ship Eagle S seemed entirely unremarkable as she left port in Russia bound for Turkey on Christmas Day.
Lithuania Ramps Up Key Power Cable Protection Over Sabotage Fears
Lithuania said Wednesday that it would bring forward increased security of a key electricity cable linking it to neighbouring Poland, citing the potential for sabotage.
Finland Bars Tanker Suspected Of Cutting Cables From Sailing
An alleged Russian "shadow fleet" tanker suspected of damaging Baltic Sea cables in December was barred from sailing after Finnish inspectors found the vessel was unseaworthy, authorities said ...