EU to Sanction Russia’s Shadow Fleet After Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage
Following damage to the Estlink-2 power cable connecting Finland and Estonia, the EU is preparing sanctions against Russia’s “shadow fleet,” a group of aging vessels suspected of involvement. A Russian-linked ship, the Eagle S, was detained by Finnish authorities, with its anchor suspected of causing the damage. This incident, along with previous attacks on undersea cables and pipelines in the Baltic Sea since 2022, highlights a systemic threat to regional infrastructure, prompting increased security measures and investigations. Repairs to the damaged cable are estimated to take up to seven months.
John Q. Hosedrinker