Russia, Latvia and Norway

Norway seizes Russian-crewed ship on suspicion of causing ‘serious damage’ to undersea cable between Latvia and Sweden
Norwegian police seized a Russian-crewed ship on suspicion of being involved in causing “serious damage” to a fiber cable in the Baltic Sea between Latvia and Sweden.
Russian-Crewed Ship Suspected of Sabotaging Baltic Cables Detained
The Russian-crewed, Norwegian-owned ship Silver Dania is being searched in relation to damage to a fiber cable in the Baltic Sea.
Baltic sea cable damage: Norway releases ship with all-Russian crew seized at Latvia’s request
Norwegian authorities have released a cargo ship with an all-Russian crew, initially suspected of damaging a Baltic Sea telecoms cable. After investigation, no connection was found between the ship and the incident.
Russian-crewed ship released in investigation over damage to Baltic Sea cable
Russian-crewed ship released in investigation over damage to Baltic Sea cable - A ship that authorities initially suspected may have been involved in damage to an underwater fiber optic cable connecti
Norway releases Russian-crewed ship after cable damage
Police in Norway said Friday they had released a Russian-crewed cargo ship seized over suspected involvement in damage to a fibre-optic cable in the Baltic Sea, having found no evidence linking it to the incident.
Norway Seizes Russian-Crewed Ship Suspected of Cutting an Undersea Cable
The authorities said they believed the vessel may have been involved in damaging the cable, the latest act of apparent sabotage in the Baltic Sea.
Damaged fiber optic cable off Latvia: Norwegian ship searched
Following damage to a fiber optic cable between Latvia and Sweden, Norwegian authorities have searched a freighter. The shipping company is cooperating.
Norway Releases Ship Suspected of Baltic Sea Cable Damage
A Norwegian cargo ship with an all-Russian crew suspected of damaging a Baltic Sea telecoms cable has been released by authorities in Norway after no link to the incident was found, the police said late on Friday.
Norway police arrest ship on suspicion of Baltic Sea cable damage
Norwegian police said on Friday they had arrested a Norwegian ship with an all-Russian crew on suspicion of involvement in causing damage to a fibre optic cable in the Baltic Sea. The arrest took place at the request of Latvian authorities,
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Latvia blocks access to number of Russian websites
The National Electronic Mass Media Council of Latvia has decided to block access to seven more websites that spread Russian ...
Russia has asked Latvia for help in the criminal case against Smolyaninov***
Russian law enforcement officers appealed to the authorities of Latvia, where actor Arthur Smolyaninov allegedly lives ***, ...
Nato allies seize ship over 'sabotage to vital infrastructure' - with eyes on Russia
Earlier this month, NATO launched a new mission, “Baltic Sentry,” to enhance surveillance and deterrence in the Baltic Sea.
America's NATO Ally Deploys Troops to Russian Border
Sweden was spurred to join NATO in response to the security threat posed by Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. It has sent its troops to Latvia, which borders Russia and its ally Belarus. As a ...
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Four countries bordering Russia call on EU to allocate EUR 100B for defense
Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, and Poland are calling on the EU to double its defense spending, as these member states bordering Russia believe urgent defense needs amount to at least EUR 100 billion. — ...
Russia vs NATO in the Baltic: we need to beat something, it's time
The saying "it is very difficult to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if it is not there" is probably known to ...
NATO Members Warned Over Russian Sabotage Campaign
Russia is "the main actor" in hybrid attacks on the alliance, said a senior NATO official following a spate of incidents.
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Latvian Foreign Minister: A weak Russia, the best security guarantee for the entire Euro-Atlantic space
During the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 27 January 2025, ministers agreed to extend the EU sectoral sanctions against Russia ...