NATO Increases Baltic Presence Following Suspected Cable Sabotage

An undersea power cable between Finland and Estonia was damaged on Christmas Day, with investigations focusing on a Russia-linked oil tanker.

• Finnish authorities detained the Cook Islands-flagged oil tanker 'Eagle S,' suspected of damaging the Estlink 2 power cable with its anchor.
• The incident disrupted power and telecommunications cables, including three between Finland and Estonia and one between Finland and Germany.
• NATO announced plans to enhance its military presence in the Baltic Sea, citing concerns over repeated sabotage of critical infrastructure.
• Estonia has deployed naval patrols to safeguard the remaining undersea power connection with Finland, Estlink 1, from potential threats.
• The European Union and NATO officials have linked the tanker to Russia's 'shadow fleet,' often used to bypass sanctions and fund its war efforts.

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