Bloomberg: Oil flows halt at Russia’s Ust-Luga Baltic port following reported attack
A major Russian oil export facility suspended operations after Ukraine reported attacking its supporting pipeline infrastructure.
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Sweden seizes ship that departed from Russia over Baltic Sea cable damage
Swedish authorities detained Malta-registered vessel Vezhen following suspected sabotage of undersea fiber optic cable connecting Latvia's Ventspils with Gotland island.
Russian shadow fleet’s Eagle S remains under arrest as damage claims mount
Finnish authorities have issued dual arrest orders for the Eagle S tanker over suspected involvement in damaging undersea infrastructure.
Finland says Russian shadow fleet tanker crew planned more cable sabotage before arrest
After damaging the Estlink 2 power cable, Eagle S crew was positioned to damage Estlink1 and BalticConnector gas pipeline when authorities intervened, as per investigators.
Finnish FM: The path to lasting peace requires Ukraine to maintain a strong position
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen pledged support for Ukraine while highlighting the twin threats posed by Russia's shadow fleet: continued war funding and potential environmental catastrophe in Baltic waters.
Swedish navy recovers Russian shadow fleet tanker’s anchor in Finnish Gulf cable damage case
The Eagle S tanker is suspected of deliberately damaging underwater cables between Finland and Estonia in late December.
Russia’s strategic Ust-Luga port targeted by drones for second time in a year
Ukraine's official explains how Russia's Ust-Luga port attacked yesterday enables military operations and Asian trade while serving as political leverage against the Baltic States.
NATO boosting presence in Baltic Sea after Russia damaged cable, Estonia confirms
Estonia confirms NATO's increased military presence in the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland regions to protect underwater infrastructure.
German FM calls for more Russian shadow fleet sanctions after Baltic cable damage
Germany's top diplomat warns of systematic threats to critical undersea infrastructure, pushing for expanded protective measures and sanctions.
Russia’s navy-escorted tanker targets Bundeswehr helicopter with warning flares in Baltic
Last week, a Russian tanker fired signal ammunition at a German army helicopter conducting surveillance in the Baltic Sea, escalating tensions in the region.
Russia systematically spying on strategic Western infrastructure in Baltic and North Sea
A former crew member revealed the dual nature of these missions: "If you destroy the undersea pipelines in case of war, you have an advantage.''
Swedish and German jets intercept Russian jets over Baltic Sea
Two German Eurofighter jets and two Swedish aircraft were scrambled for an interception operation after Russian planes were observed heading towards Latvia
NATO boosts defenses in Black and Baltic seas amid Russian threats
Ensuring free trade and security in the Black Sea is a key priority for NATO's current strategy, emphasizes Vice Admiral Geoffrey Hughes, as the alliance addresses regional threats.
Belgium uncovers Russian civilian ships’ spying on North Sea infrastructure for years
The operations, which targeted pipelines and cables, were found to be on a much larger scale than previously known, revealed newspaper De Tijd and Follow the Money platform.
Denmark weighs blocking Russian oil tankers from Baltic passage
Denmark explores options to curb Russian oil tankers using Danish straits to access the Baltic Sea, targeting the "shadow fleet" evading sanctions.
FM Kuleba on Russia’s border threats against the Baltics: Typical hybrid intimidation tactics
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has commented on the recent provocations of the Russian Federation against Estonia, Lithuania and Finland.
The Moscow Times: Russia unilaterally decides to redraw maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea
Russian authorities have decided unilaterally to change the country's maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea, declaring new internal waters and adjusting geographical coordinates, according to a draft government decree published on the legal acts portal.
Media: Nauseda leads Lithuanian presidential race, pledges stronger support for Ukraine
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda secures 44% of votes, heads to runoff election amidst security tensions.
Two Russian fighter aircraft “made an unsafe and unprofessional approach” toward NATO Group in the Baltic Sea
Two Russian fighter aircraft made an unsafe and unprofessional approach toward Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1), which…
The E40 waterway: Economic and geopolitical implications for Ukraine and the wider region
On April 24, the Ukrainian Parliament adopted a first reading of the bill “On Inland Water Transport,” finally…
