Estonia and Denmark warn about the threat from Russia in the Baltic Sea
Intelligence agencies of Estonia and Denmark warn that russia’s activity in the Baltic Sea is becoming increasingly dangerous and poses a direct threat to Europe.
▫️ The Estonian Defence Forces Intelligence Centre released a report highlighting the growing threat from russia’s “shadow fleet” in the Baltic Sea, including unregistered oil tankers and military vessels conducting provocations near NATO countries’ territories.
▫️ Denmark’s Defence Intelligence Director Thomas Arnkiel reported that russian warships deliberately approached Danish vessels, targeted helicopters with weapons, and jammed GPS signals, creating collision risks in strategically important straits between the Baltic and North Seas.
Since the start of the full-scale war against Ukraine, the Baltic Sea has become a key route for russian oil exports — accounting for over 60% of maritime deliveries. Monitoring the “shadow fleet” vessels is therefore not only a security issue but also an economic one, as restricting them would reduce kremlin profits and limit funding for the war.
The Baltic Sea is becoming a front line in deterring russia’s hybrid aggression. This requires decisive and coordinated action by European states, as it concerns the security of the entire region.
