Sweden has detained an unnamed vessel following damage to undersea infrastructure linking the country to Latvia Sweden and Latvia have rep

Disruption of the line between Sweden and Latvia follows earlier incidents linked to suspected sabotage by Russia and China.

The eight Nordic and Baltic countries (NB8) have tasked former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with preparing an independent report to enhance Nordic-Baltic security and defense cooperation.

An undersea fiber optic cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged on Sunday, likely as a result of external influence, Latvia said, triggering an investigation by local and NATO maritime forces in the Baltic Sea.

The move marks yet another step in the systematic military encircling of Russia by the US-led military alliance, which continues to back the far-right Ukrainian regime in a war aimed at inflicting a strategic defeat on Moscow and subjugating its territory to semi-colonial status.

European leaders convened in Davos to address the evolving security dynamics in Europe, underscoring the need for increased military investment, NATO

Earlier this month, NATO launched a new mission, “Baltic Sentry,” to enhance surveillance and deterrence in the Baltic Sea. The operation includes frigates, maritime patrol aircraft, and naval drones, with a focus on protecting undersea assets.

A submarine cable was damaged in the Baltic Sea, the fourth case reported by the Nordic countries in the past two months. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasised, "The resilience and security of our infrastructure is a top priority.

An undersea fibre optic cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged on Sunday, likely as a result of external influence, Latvia said, prompting NATO to deploy patrol ships to the area and triggering a sabotage investigation by Swedish authorities.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb shares insights into their nations’ security policies and the challenges posed by Russia - Anadolu Ajansı

Sweden's national security adviser, Henrik Landerholm, resigned after Sweden's security police launched an investigation into classified documents he forgot at a conference centre. But his carelessness is not the only issue,

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen received support from German and French leaders on Tuesday as she sought European backing to counter U.S.