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A series of suspected sabotage incidents in the Baltic Sea targeting undersea cables and pipelines has heightened tensions between NATO and Russia.

NATO has vowed to increase its presence and surveillance in the region, citing threats from Russia's "shadow fleet," which is accused of doubling as sanctions-busting and sabotage vessels.

The shallow Baltic Sea makes critical infrastructure more vulnerable to attacks.

NATO allies are responding with naval patrols, but the risk of escalation remains, as Russia may increase military escorts for its ships.

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[–] DicJacobus -5 points 4 days ago (8 children)

The time to act on this was several months ago, now its too late. Russia regulatory captured the US, the US wont go to war alongside Europe against Russia now, So now, Europe either has to prepare for a shooting war, or accept russian hegemony over europe.

Ukrainians in 2022 - we are very lucky they are so fucking stupid Russians in 2025 - we are very lucky they are so fucking stupid

[–] ShittyBeatlesFCPres 6 points 4 days ago (3 children)

Hegemony over Europe? That seems laughable when they’re borrowing troops and buying bullets from fucking North Korea. This isn’t the height of the Cold War. Russia’s economy has been hollowed out by decades of kleptocracy and misrule. I’m pretty sure at this point any one of France, Germany, or Britain could win a conventional shooting war with Russia.

No one wins a nuclear war, obviously. Russia can still be a threat. But being a nuisance in the Baltic Sea and screwing with Moldova doesn’t make them look powerful enough to be a hegemon over shit.

[–] pachrist 3 points 3 days ago

Russia is like a bank robber with a bazooka to your head. Yeah, their home life is shit, but they're still holding you hostage, and they have a lot less to lose than you do.

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