A spate of alleged sabotage operations against undersea cables in the Baltic Sea has raised the prospect of a dangerous 2025 in NATO's northern theater.

Summary

A series of suspected sabotage incidents in the Baltic Sea targeting undersea cables and pipelines has heightened tensions between NATO and Russia.

NATO has vowed to increase its presence and surveillance in the region, citing threats from Russia’s “shadow fleet,” which is accused of doubling as sanctions-busting and sabotage vessels.

The shallow Baltic Sea makes critical infrastructure more vulnerable to attacks.

NATO allies are responding with naval patrols, but the risk of escalation remains, as Russia may increase military escorts for its ships.

  • DicJacobus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 day ago

    To be clear. What I’m talking about is russian influence and blackmail that ultimately leaves Europe divided and Infighting. Without the physical force part.

    Effectively giving them the result they want without fighting the war of conquest to achieve it. I’m aware they can’t fight for shit. Ukraine showed that. But they are still tearing the west apart with information warfare.