The European Union has announced today that it will consider imposing further sanctions against Russia's secret fleet after it sabotaged an electrical cable in the Baltic Sea.
"Yesterday's incident involving submarine cables in the Baltic Sea is the latest in a series of suspicious attacks on critical infrastructure," the European Commission and EU High Representative Kaya Kalas said in a joint statement.
The EU commends the Finnish authorities for their swift action, adding that it is cooperating with the Finnish authorities in the ongoing investigation and that it stands "in full solidarity with Finland, Estonia and Germany".
"We strongly condemn any deliberate destruction of Europe's vital infrastructure. The suspected vessel is part of Russia's shadow fleet, which threatens security and the environment while funding Russia's war budget. We will propose further measures, including sanctions, to target this fleet," the statement said.
Furthermore, in response to these incidents, the EU states that it will strengthen efforts to protect submarine cables, including enhanced information sharing, new detection technologies, as well as underwater repair capabilities and international cooperation.
"We remain committed to ensuring the sustainability and security of our vital infrastructure. There is currently no risk to the security of electricity supply in the region," the EU statement concludes. (A2 Televizion)
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