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NATO Boosts Baltic Security After Undersea Cable Incident

2/4/2025

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Swedish authorities have cleared the Bulgarian vessel "Vezhen" of any wrongdoing in the damage to an undersea cable, attributing the incident to harsh weather and navigational mistakes. In response to escalating fears of Russian interference, NATO is ramping up its protective measures for vital Baltic Sea cables.

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Swedish authorities have cleared the Bulgarian vessel "Vezhen" of any wrongdoing in the damage to an undersea cable, attributing the incident to harsh weather and navigational mistakes. In response to escalating fears of Russian interference, NATO is ramping up its protective measures for vital Baltic Sea cables.