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European countries reconsider conscription amid rising tensions. Poland, Latvia, and more lead the way. Analysis, opinions, and challenges discussed.

Russian military ships transporting equipment from Syria to Russia passing by North Sea beaches raise concerns.

Finnish cable operator reports damage to C-Lion1 cable connecting Finland and Germany in the Baltic Sea.

France is reportedly organizing another top-level meeting to discuss European security and the war in Ukraine.

Danish security service warns of Russia's military buildup and potential attack on a European NATO country within six months.

EU planning to take action against Russian 'shadow fleet' with possibility of ships being seized en masse.

NATO sends F-16 and F-35 fighter jets to Ukraine border after Russia's energy facility strikes, escalating tensions.

Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia disconnect from Russian power grid and join European electricity network.

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania disconnect from Russian energy system, transitioning to Europe's grid after years of preparations.

Denmark Energy Agency grants permission to Gazprom's subsidiary Nord Stream 2 AG for maintenance work on Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.

Recent incidents of internet cable damage in the Baltic Sea spark debate over intentional sabotage or accidental accidents.

Latvia announces that a telecommunications cable under the Baltic Sea in Swedish waters has been damaged, leading Sweden to seize a ship suspected of sabotage.

An undersea fiber optic cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged, possibly due to external influence.

Ukraine and UK have signed a partnership agreement, strengthening cooperation in defense, economy, and other areas for the next 100 years.

Recent research shows that methane leakage from the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea has spread to more than 20 marine protected areas, impacting the ecosystem.

NATO countries surrounding the Baltic Sea are increasing their presence and security measures in response to recent attacks on undersea cables believed to be carried out by Russian vessels.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced a new mission named 'Baltic Watch' to protect telecommunication cables under the Baltic Sea from sabotage and threats.

An oil tanker that drifted off the northeast coast of Germany last week is being towed to the port of Skagen in northern Denmark. The tanker, carrying 99,000 tons of oil, was en route from Russia to Egypt.

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called Vladimir Putin 'a f***ing idiot' for believing he can restore the Russian empire. Johnson's remarks came during an interview where he discussed the threat posed by Putin's Russia to neighboring countries that were once part of the USSR.

Finland has detained the oil tanker Eagle S, which the Finnish police believe caused damage to cables in the Baltic Sea, after it was declared unseaworthy during a Finnish inspection.

A lost anchor has been recovered on the seabed of the Baltic Sea as part of the investigation into suspected sabotage of electricity and internet cables.

The Danish police are investigating reports of an unknown group of drones spotted in the air above the port of Køge.

The Finnish police have published photos of the oil tanker Eagle S, which is suspected of causing a recent cable break in the Baltic Sea.

The damage to energy and communication cables under the Baltic Sea has intensified discussions of 'hybrid warfare' in the region.

The Estonian military has launched a naval operation to protect the undersea power cable Estlink 1 in response to the damage of another undersea electricity cable between Estonia and Finland.

Estlink 2, a power connection between Finland and Estonia, experienced a sudden outage on Christmas Day. Authorities suspect sabotage by a Russian oil tanker.

A submarine electric cable connecting Finland and Estonia under the Baltic Sea has unexpectedly failed sparking an investigation. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo assures that the incident has no adverse effects on Finland's power supply.

The Swedish police boarded the Chinese ship Yi Peng 3, suspected of sabotaging communication cables in the Baltic Sea. Representatives from Germany, Finland, and China are also conducting an investigation on the ship, which has been stationary for a month in the Kattegat area.

An incident occurred on the Baltic Sea between a Russian ship and a helicopter belonging to the German military. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock briefly mentioned the incident at a NATO meeting in Brussels, highlighting concerns over ships involved in bypassing sanctions imposed on Russia in the Baltic Sea. Baerbock announced increased patrols in the region and tighter surveillance on underwater cables and pipelines following recent damage to two data cables in the area, potentially due to sabotage.

Recent cable breaks in Finland have raised concerns, with one cable intentionally damaged near Helsinki and investigations ongoing for another break. The Finnish government is closely monitoring the situation, with authorities cooperating with Sweden. This incident comes after previous disruptions in the Nordic region, highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure.