Finland Holds Russia-Linked Tanker Crew Accountable for Deliberate Sabotage of Critical Undersea Cables
Finland charges officers of a Russia-linked tanker accused of deliberately damaging vital undersea cables, underscoring ongoing threats to European energy and communication security tied to Moscow’s shadow naval operations.
On December 25, 2023, the Russian-shadowed oil tanker Eagle S inflicted severe damage on critical undersea infrastructure linking Finland and Estonia—a brazen act that Finnish authorities are now addressing with full accountability. The vessel's captain and two senior officers stand charged with aggravated criminal mischief and interference with communications, marking a pivotal moment in exposing covert Kremlin tactics masquerading behind obscure flags like that of the Cook Islands.How Secure Are Europe’s Lifelines When Russia’s Shadow Fleet Runs Amok?The Eagle S, identified by Finnish customs and the EU Commission as part of Russia’s elusive fleet designed to evade Western sanctions, dragged...
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