How to watch the Polish presidential election like a pro – POLITICO
The presidential race will have a big say on whether Poland plays in the EU’s big league or…
Baltic Sea
Britain is wide open to Russian undersea sabotage – POLITICO
The reliability of U.S. support in that scenario is “impossible to know” and “depends on what goes through…
'Green mystery': Giant slicks spotted in the Baltic Sea aren’t algae
'Green mystery': Giant slicks spotted in the Baltic Sea aren’t algae
We started checking Russian shadow vessel insurance. Now what? – POLITICO
“The United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Poland, Finland and Estonia are tasking respective maritime authorities to request relevant proof…
Estonia seizes Russian shadow tanker in Baltic Sea – POLITICO
It was a week when penguins, bonds, the new German coalition, Louisiana soybeans, fossil fuels, the EU’s Digital…
UK looks to shore up safety of undersea pipelines amid Russia threat – POLITICO
“We are committed to maintaining and enhancing the security and resilience of critical undersea infrastructure,” Defense Minister Luke…
Wo Union und SPD sparen müssen, aber nicht wollen – POLITICO
– Die Einsicht ist da, aber die Einigung fehlt: Wo Union und SPD teils ihre Wahlversprechen kassieren müssen,…
Russia and US discuss restarting Nord Stream pipeline, Kremlin says – POLITICO
Before its all-out invasion of Ukraine, Moscow provided 40 percent of the EU’s gas imports — allowing it…
China could blackmail Germany via wind turbines, report warns – POLITICO
“A destabilization of both the political system, the business model of German industry and social cohesion cannot therefore…
NATO continues to patrol Baltic Sea after cable damage incidents
After several incidents involving damage to undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, including the latest one that Sweden…
UK and Norway start Arctic defense pact talks to combat Putin – POLITICO
Healey said: “Norway remains one of the U.K.’s most important allies. We will create a new era of…
Russia lashes out at EU plans to seize its ‘shadow fleet’ in the Baltic Sea – POLITICO
The countries are increasingly frustrated that Russia is using these creaky tankers to dodge Western sanctions designed to…
Baltic countries sever final power ties with Russia – POLITICO
“Since February this year, we’ve observed a different approach from the Russian special services,” said Vilmantas Vitkauskas, head…
Baltics brace for cyberattacks as they depart Russian electricity grid – POLITICO
His agency has advised energy companies on how to prepare and has experts on hand “24/7” in case…
Britain monitored Russian spy ship that entered UK waters, minister confirms – POLITICO
For two days, the Royal Navy deployed HMS Somerset and HMS Tyne to monitor the vessel “every minute…