German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has warned that the Baltic Sea region is becoming a dangerous geopolitical hotspot.

Baltic Sentry was launched "in response to damage to undersea cables connecting Estonia and Finland on Dec. 25, and follows a declaration of solidarity by Allies with the two countries on Dec. 30 ...

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance is launching a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region. Jan. 14, 2025 What’s under the Baltic?

BRUSSELS — NATO is launching a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region after a string of incidents that have heightened fears of Russian sabotage and spying in the ...

Three E-3A aircraft are supporting the monitoring mission in the Baltic Sea region. (NATO AWACS) The alliance-led effort incorporates naval surveillance drones, warships, submarines and aircraft ...

The Baltic Sea operation in the region bordering Russia comes as European fears of sabotage mount after a string of disruptions to underwater cables. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.

FILE - An Estonian naval ship sails in the Baltic Sea on Jan. 9, 2025, as part of stepped-up NATO patrols in the region following suspected sabotage of undersea cables.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance is launching a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region. Via AP news wire. Tuesday 14 January 2025 10:47 GMT.

An Estonian naval ship sails in the Baltic Sea on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, as part of stepped-up NATO patrols in the region following suspected sabotage of undersea cables. (AP Photo/Hendrik Osula) ...

Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte addresses the media during a press conference as part of a summit of the Baltic Sea NATO countries in Helsinki, Finland, on Jan. 14.

Estonian naval ships sail in the Baltic Sea on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, as part of stepped-up NATO patrols in the region following suspected sabotage of undersea cables. (AP Photo/Hendrik Osula ...