NATO

For the next six months, the leadership of the Mine Action Task Force in the Black Sea has passed from Turkey to Bulgaria.

The Russian “research fleet” has a huge sabotage and reconnaissance potential aimed at NATO’s underwater infrastructure in critical regions.

NATO member states will discuss strengthening maritime security in the Finnish capital amid damage to critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea.

The ships will maneuver near energy and communication cables, acting mainly as a deterrent and making it difficult for possible sabotage.

NATO permanent representatives agreed in Brussels to strengthen the protection of underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea.

The United States sees a growing risk of “sabotage” by a secret military unit of the Russian Federation on key submarine cables.

Germany and other countries with access to the Baltic Sea plan to jointly purchase sea mines.

NATO is studying the experience of the Defense Forces of Ukraine from combat operations in the Black Sea in order to adapt to modern military realities.

The North Atlantic Alliance will strengthen Russia’s deterrence in the Black and Baltic Seas.

NATO warships have the right to detain vessels in international waters if they are involved in illegal activities.