In a developing story that has captured the attention of the international community, Estonia has reached out to Chinese authorities to ask for their help in investigating the mysterious break of two telecommunications cables in the Baltic Sea.
Early on October 8, a gas pipeline and telecommunications cable connecting Finland and Estonia under the Baltic Sea were found damaged. Finnish investigators have suggested that the damage may have been the result of deliberate sabotage.
Adding to the intrigue, the Estonian government revealed that “human interference” was likely responsible for the damage to the cables, as well as the partial deterioration of another undersea telecommunications cable between Estonia and Sweden that occurred the same night .
Two ships, the Hong Kong-flagged NewNew Polar Bear and the Russian-flagged Sevmorput, were present at all three locations around the time of the damage. This revelation has intensified the investigation and raised questions about the possible involvement of these vessels in the incidents.
These incidents have understandably raised concerns about energy security in the wider Nordic region. In response, NATO has stepped up patrols in the Baltic Sea, while Finland and Estonia have launched separate investigations into the damage to the pipeline and cables, respectively.
Estonian investigators have indicated that they are looking into the role of the two vessels mentioned above and are actively seeking the cooperation of the Chinese authorities in this investigation. However, Estonia has stated that it does not see the need to contact the Russian authorities at this time.
Meanwhile, China has called for an “objective, fair and professional” investigation into the pipeline damage. A spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry stressed that the Chinese vessel involved was operating normally in the relevant waters at the time of the incident and no anomalies were detected due to poor sea conditions.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated Moscow’s denial of any involvement in the incidents. He warned that any threat against Russia would be considered “unacceptable”, responding to Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics’ call for NATO to close shipping in the Baltic Sea if Moscow was found responsible.
As the investigation into these incidents continues, the international community remains vigilant, recognizing the potential implications for regional stability and energy security. Estonia, Finland and Latvia, all NATO members, are at the forefront of efforts to uncover the truth behind damaged Baltic Sea infrastructure.
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