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NATO assembles flotilla off Estonia to protect undersea cables from Russian threats
A NATO flotilla has been assembled off the coast of Estonia as the military alliance strengthens its presence in the region to safeguard critical undersea cables. Following recent accusations of Russian sabotage in the Baltic Sea,
Russia Issues Warning Over NATO Flotilla 'Abuses' in Baltic Sea
Russia has condemned the Western alliance for ramping up its naval presence in the so-called 'NATO lake' after alleged sabotage by Moscow-linked vessels.
NATO forced to fight a cold war on Baltic seabed amid cables saga
General Martin Herem, former head of Estonia’s defence forces, has speculated that NATO could blockade the Baltic. However, given that this would amount to a declaration of war, NATO has opted for a less confrontational approach: surveillance.
NATO Launches Baltic Sentry Mission to Protect Undersea Infrastructure Amid Rising Tensions
NATO has launched Baltic Sentry to safeguard undersea infrastructure after unexplained damage to cables in the Baltic Sea.
Baltic Sea Map Shows NATO Flotilla Deployed to Guard Undersea Cables
The mission, dubbed Baltic Sentry, follows worry over increased Russian military activity near key undersea communication cables.
Russia says it will not allow NATO dominance in Baltic Sea
A senior Russian official has said that Moscow will counter any moves by Western military alliance NATO to dominate the Baltic Sea. Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told the Russian television channel Rossiya-24 on Friday that the Western alliance's decision to increase patrols around the Baltic was further proof of NATO's "desire to turn the Baltic Sea into a NATO lake.
NATO alarm as another undersea cable ‘sabotaged’
Disruption of the line between Sweden and Latvia follows earlier incidents linked to suspected sabotage by Russia and China.
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Baltic ally Estonia hails cooperation with US in acquiring half-dozen HIMARS
The Baltic country Estonia, which has been a NATO member since 2004, received six High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems for the first time earlier this month as part of its push to deter Russian ...
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Estonia's politicians keenly interested in Trump's plans, defense spending
Leading politicians from all six political parties represented at the Riigikogu have, despite their differences on other ...
Ryanair flight forced to abort landing after GPS ‘jammed’ near Nato border with Russia
The Ryanair flight from the UK was forced to abort its landing and divert to Poland following mysterious interference just as ...
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NATO chief says Russian victory over Ukraine would have a costly impact on alliance’s credibility
Poland and Estonia spend most in GDP terms. “You cannot ask the American people to expand the umbrella of NATO when the current members aren’t paying their fair share,” Grenell said.
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NATO's Baltic Sea allies band together to deter suspected sabotage of undersea cables
NATO and its eight Baltic Sea allies are stepping up their deterrence efforts in the wake of a series of incidents that ...
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NATO launches Baltic Sea patrols after suspected cable sabotage
NATO was also tight-lipped on the duration ... In October 2023, an undersea gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia was ...
Why meeting Trump's military spending target could be tough for NATO's lowest spender
Europe's military heavyweights have already said that meeting President Donald Trump's potential challenge to spend up to 5% ...