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.
Complete bullshit. Russia already escalated by their acts of sabotage.
As per usual, russia instigates
Whoa there, are you implying that a bully should be held accountable for their actions? Don’t you know it’s always the victim’s fault, that they made them do it?