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Germany Warns Undersea Power Cable Cut Was a 'Wake-Up Call' That EU Needs More Protections Against Russia's 'Shadow Fleet' (www.latintimes.com)

submitted 7 months ago by Lemmynated@lemmy.zip to c/world@quokk.au

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Germany called for tougher European Union sanctions against Russia after the suspected sabotage of an undersea power cable connecting Finland and Estonia

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[–] Sakychu@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Europe was fine with his shadow fleet until they cut the cables; Maybe that wasn't a smart move?

[–] ramsorge@discuss.online 8 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I think Putin is testing the waters to see how much he can get away with. “Oh, let’s see what happens when I invade Crimea… nothing. What about Ukraine… not too much, okay let’s start poking at other countries… hmmm, more movement but nothing much”

He needs a swift kick in the neck.