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The Coast Guard Increases Surveillance After Cable Breakage

Suspicions are directed at Russia after cable break

The suspicions are directed towards Russia after the third suspected cable sabotage in the Baltic Sea. It is unlikely that all three would be accidents or mistakes, says Hans Liwång, professor of defense systems at the Defense University.

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.

Expert: It may be a matter of sabotage

The interruption in the power cable between Finland and Estonia is being investigated as gross sabotage, and other cables have also been affected by interruptions. We must consider the possibility that it is sabotage that lies behind, says Hans Liwång at the Defence University to Ekot.

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.

New cable break in the Baltic Sea

There has been an interruption in the power cable Estlink 2 between Finland and Estonia, reports the network operator Fingrid on its website. According to Fingrid, the connection was broken at half past one on Wednesday afternoon, Finnish time.

New type of giant trout discovered in the Baltic Sea

A new type of herring, the predatory herring, has been discovered in the Baltic Sea, reports Vetenskapsradion on Sveriges Radio.

After Criticism: China Promises Cooperation on Yi Peng

China promises continued cooperation regarding the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3. The statement comes two days after the vessel left the Kattegat, where it had been anchored since the end of November.