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Europe Unites to Protect Undersea Cables from Sabotage

4/7/2025

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Undersea cables, the lifelines of global internet traffic, carry a staggering 99% of intercontinental data. As fears of sabotage loom—especially from Russia—European governments are on high alert. The potential for disruption not only threatens internet access but also national security, igniting urgent calls for a united front to safeguard this critical infrastructure.

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Undersea cables, the lifelines of global internet traffic, carry a staggering 99% of intercontinental data. As fears of sabotage loom—especially from Russia—European governments are on high alert. The potential for disruption not only threatens internet access but also national security, igniting urgent calls for a united front to safeguard this critical infrastructure.