Baltic Sea

Estonia not planning to release Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker without reinspection

Estonian authorities said they do not intend to release the Russian-linked tanker Kiwala, currently detained in the Baltic Sea and identified as part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” until a follow-up inspection is completed, Estonia’s public broadcaster ERR reported on April 17.

17 April 2025, 12:44 PM

Norwegian company issued fake insurance certificates for sanctioned Russian oil tankers

A Norwegian-registered company, Romarine AS, arranged fraudulent insurance for oil tankers that Russia uses to skirt international sanctions, Norwegian authorities said on April 2.

3 April 2025, 02:11 AM

White House eyes tightening Russia sanctions as Putin drags out talks — report

U.S. President Donald Trump now believes Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is deliberately stalling ceasefire negotiations, Fox News reported April 1, citing an informed source.

2 April 2025, 01:25 AM

Germany seizes tanker from Russia’s shadow fleet

The German government has seized an oil tanker belonging to Russia’s covert “shadow fleet” — along with its valuable cargo — sending a strong message to Moscow, Der Spiegel reported on March 21.

22 March 2025, 07:15 AM

Russia may be preparing to restart Nord Stream gas pipelines

Russia may be gearing up to repair and restart the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea, Russian publication IS reported on March 14, citing “indirect signs.”

15 March 2025, 01:23 AM

Another Baltic Sea cable cut, Finland-Germany link affected

A new undersea cable disruption was detected in the Baltic Sea, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson wrote on X on Feb. 21.

21 February 2025, 02:30 PM

EU mulls legal steps to seize Moscow’s ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers

Europe is seeking to limit the shadow fleet of aggressor state Russia following a series of incidents in the Baltic Sea, Politico reported on Feb. 10.

10 February 2025, 12:29 PM

Get ready for more Russian sabotage in 2025, Latvia warns

Covert Russian activity in Latvia may become more varied in 2025, posing several security challenges, including the risk of sabotage inspired by Russian intelligence services, Latvia's State Security Service (VDD) said on Feb. 3.

3 February 2025, 09:48 PM

Norway detains Russian-crewed vessel over Baltic cable damage

Norwegian police have searched the Silver Dania vessel, which has a Russian crew, on suspicion of involvement in damaging an undersea fiber optic cable, VG outlet wrote on Jan. 30.

31 January 2025, 02:15 PM

Latvia links Baltic cable damage to Russian shadow fleet sabotage

Latvia suspects that vessels from Russia’s shadow fleet may have been involved in damaging an undersea Latvian optical fiber cable in the Baltic Sea, according to Ukrinform, citing Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže.

27 January 2025, 03:56 PM

Nine suspects figure in Finland's undersea cable sabotage probe

The number of suspects in the investigation of the undersea cable damage in the Gulf of Finland in December 2024 has increased to nine, Finnish public broadcaster Yle reported on Jan. 13, citing the country's National Criminal Police.

14 January 2025, 12:01 PM

Putin's 'rusty tankers' threaten the Baltic Sea — German FM Baerbock

The recent incident in the Baltic Sea involving a Russian tanker highlights the threats posed by Russia to other countries, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Jan. 10.

11 January 2025, 01:36 AM

Latvia may seize Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ if threats arise in the Baltic Sea — Prime Minister

Latvia may seize ships from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” if threats emerge in the Baltic Sea, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa said in an interview with BBC World.

29 December 2024, 05:31 PM

Russian warship fires signal flares at German helicopter over Baltic Sea

A Russian warship fired signal flares at a Bundeswehr helicopter over the Baltic Sea, according to a report from Breakingthenews citing the DPA news agency.

4 December 2024, 09:55 PM

Russian citizen involved in suspected undersea cable sabotage

A Chinese ship suspected of damaging undersea communication cables in the Baltic Sea may have been operated by a Russian national, German newspaper Bild reported on Nov. 20.

20 November 2024, 12:37 AM

Russia likely behind cutting Baltic Sea cables — report

Russia may have sabotaged several undersea communication cables in the Baltic Sea in recent days, The Wall Street Journal reported on Nov. 19, citing Western intelligence sources.

20 November 2024, 12:26 AM

Second Baltic Sea communications cable damaged

An undersea communications cable between Lithuania and Sweden has been damaged in the Baltic Sea, public broadcaster LRT reported on Nov. 18.

19 November 2024, 12:57 AM

Germany scrambles jets to intercept Russian IL-20 over Baltic Sea

Germany scrambled fighter jets in response to a Russian IL-20 aircraft, the German Air Force reported on X on Oct. 16.

17 October 2024, 11:44 AM

Russian defector aids Ukraine in disabling Serpukhov missile ship: HUR reveals Operation Rybalka details

A serviceman of the Russian Baltic Fleet helped Ukraine to disable the Russian missile ship Serpukhov in April this year, the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) representative announced during a press conference on July 3, agency Ukrinform reports.

3 July 2024, 05:47 PM

Baltic states, Poland, Finland, and Norway to create ‘unmanned wall’ for border security – LRT

The Baltic states, Poland, Finland, and Norway have agreed to establish an "unmanned wall" to protect their external borders, Lithuanian news outlet LRT reported on May 24, citing the country’s Interior Minister Agne Bilotaite.

25 May 2024, 12:58 PM

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