NATO increases patrols in the Baltic Sea because of worries about underwater sabotage.


NATO increases patrols in the Baltic Sea because of worries about underwater sabotage.

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NATO increases patrols in the Baltic Sea because of worries about underwater sabotage.

NATO is increasing patrols in the Baltic Sea after a ship may have damaged underwater cables. The ship, called the Eagle S, might be connected to Russia and was stopped by Finland.

NATO leader Mark Rutte talked to Finland's President about the situation and promised more help. NATO is sending more ships and planes to watch over the area and keep it safe.

Finland, now a NATO member, shares a long border with Russia and is concerned about these events. In the past year, similar problems with cables and pipelines have happened in the Baltic Sea.

The Eagle S is part of a group of ships that Russia uses to move oil and gas despite sanctions. These ships are old and might not have proper insurance, causing worry about accidents.

Finland says the situation is under control, but they are still investigating what happened. They want to find ways to better protect underwater cables and prevent similar incidents in the future.


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What is NATO doing in the Baltic Sea?

NATO is increasing patrols in the Baltic Sea after a ship may have damaged underwater cables.

Who did NATO leader Mark Rutte talk to about the situation?

NATO leader Mark Rutte talked to Finland's President about the situation.

What is Finland concerned about?

Finland is concerned about events related to underwater cables and its long border with Russia.


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