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This means the Nato operation in the Baltic Sea
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This means the Nato operation in the Baltic Sea

The submarine incident in the Gulf of Finland has prompted a NATO summit meeting, simultaneously as the defense alliance plans a large operation in the Baltic Sea. It is clear that it is a major diplomatic marker to elevate it to a summit meeting format
They sabotaged the cables: This is what has happened
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They sabotaged the cables: This is what has happened

Several power and data cables in the Baltic Sea are suspected to have been destroyed – now Nato is planning a larger naval operation. This has happened in the wake of the destroyed underwater cables
NATO plans operation in the Baltic Sea
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NATO plans operation in the Baltic Sea

The Defense Alliance Nato is planning a larger naval operation in the Baltic Sea to protect cables and sea cables, according to Swedish and Finnish media. Finland is calling a top meeting on Tuesday next week to discuss the suspected cable sabotage in the Gulf of Finland on Christmas Day
Trump demands increased defense spending in NATO
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Trump demands increased defense spending in NATO

USA's future president Donald Trump demands that NATO's member countries increase their defense expenditures to five percent of GDP to strengthen the military alliance.
AI to sound the alarm on suspicious ships near cables
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AI to sound the alarm on suspicious ships near cables

The British-led rapid response force JEF, which Sweden is part of, uses AI to help protect cables and monitor the Russian shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea.
Will there be peace in Ukraine this year?
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Will there be peace in Ukraine this year?

Will the Ukraine war end in 2025? Yes, according to some assessors. But the uncertainty is great – not least considering the upcoming shift in power at the White House
Russian Submarine in Danish Waters
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Russian Submarine in Danish Waters

A Russian submarine is passing through the Danish strait Great Belt on its way north on Tuesday, writes Berlingske.
Russia in focus as Poland takes over the Council Presidency
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Russia in focus as Poland takes over the Council Presidency

Security, security and again security. When Poland becomes the EU presidency, the focus is clearly directed towards Russia
Second Round of Voting Awaits in Croatia's Presidential Election
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Second Round of Voting Awaits in Croatia's Presidential Election

Croatia's incumbent president Zoran Milanović received the most votes in the first round of the country's presidential election. However, according to the country's election commission, a second and decisive round of voting is required against the main opponent Dragan Primorac
Expert: Possible surveillance not the most serious issue
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Expert: Possible surveillance not the most serious issue

Suspected "spy equipment" on board the cargo ship Eagle S is no catastrophe – instead, it may help the Finnish police. It could be a link to figuring out who gave the ship orders for sabotage – if it was done, says Professor Hans Liwång
They sabotaged the cables: This is what has happened
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They sabotaged the cables: This is what has happened

Nato is expanding its military presence in the Baltic Sea and the Swedish Coast Guard is intensifying its surveillance. This has happened around the destroyed power and data cables in the Gulf of Finland
Foreign Minister: Cable Break Extremely Serious
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Foreign Minister: Cable Break Extremely Serious

After another suspected cable sabotage in the Baltic Sea, where suspicions are once again directed towards Russia, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) describes the situation as "extremely serious".
They sabotaged the cables: This is what has happened
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They sabotaged the cables: This is what has happened

The Christmas cable break in the Gulf of Finland is far from the only one and it's not the first time a ship is suspected to be behind it.
The Coast Guard Increases Surveillance After Cable Breakage
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The Coast Guard Increases Surveillance After Cable Breakage

Finnish police question the crew of Eagle S
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Finnish police question the crew of Eagle S

Nato is expanding its military presence in the Baltic Sea following suspected sabotage against underwater cables. The police in Finland have created an "air bridge" between the mainland and the oil tanker Eagle S and are questioning the crew
Anchor likely cause of Finnish cable break
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Anchor likely cause of Finnish cable break

Finnish coast guard and police have boarded Eagle S, the vessel suspected of being involved in the cable breaks between Finland and Estonia. The ship's anchor is believed to have caused damage to at least the Estlink 2 power cable
EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet
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EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet

The police in Finland are investigating whether a foreign cargo ship - belonging to Russia's shadow fleet - is guilty of the crime of damaging a major power cable between Finland and Estonia. The EU is now proposing new sanctions against Russian ships, and NATO is offering Finland and Estonia support
Hope in Dark Times in the King's Christmas Speech
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Hope in Dark Times in the King's Christmas Speech

It is a year heavy with war, sorrow, and anxiety that the king highlights in his annual Christmas speech. But we are also leaving behind glimpses of light, such as the Olympic Games and a deepened Nordic cooperation
Kaja Kallas - Baltic Hawk in the EU Top
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Kaja Kallas - Baltic Hawk in the EU Top

She skipped golf and got Angela Merkel to be silent. Now Kaja Kallas is in command when the EU is trying to toughen up its foreign policy
Putin meets Slovakia's Fico in Moscow
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Putin meets Slovakia's Fico in Moscow

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is in Moscow where he met Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, according to Russian media. On TV images, the two leaders are seen meeting in the Kremlin
Ulf Kristersson: Cannot Have the US as a Defense Guarantor
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Ulf Kristersson: Cannot Have the US as a Defense Guarantor

Greater investments in defense are required – and Europe cannot rely on the USA in the future. This is the message after the top meeting in Finnish Lapland
"In Serious Times, We Unite"
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"In Serious Times, We Unite"

When the world feels uncertain and threatening, it's important to have hope and unity. That was Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's message in this year's Christmas speech
Sources close to Trump: NATO to increase defense spending
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Sources close to Trump: NATO to increase defense spending

Zelensky on Trump: Welcome, Donald!
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Zelensky on Trump: Welcome, Donald!

The EU meets Ukraine – and emphasizes the need for more weapons and more support. But for President Volodymyr Zelenskyj, European support is not enough
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