Police in Norway said Friday they had released a Russian-crewed cargo ship seized over suspected involvement in damage to a fibre-optic cable in the Baltic Sea, having found no evidence linking it to the incident.
It was the latest development in a series of suspected acts of sabotage that many officials believe form part of a Russian "hybrid war" against Western allies of Ukraine since Moscow launched its invasion in February 2022.
The Norway-flagged "Silver Dania" was sailing between Saint Petersburg and Murmansk when a Norwegian coastguard ship stopped it late Thursday off the coast of Tromso in northern Norway.
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The seizure came after Sweden and Latvia said Sunday that a fibre-optic cable linking the Swedish island of Gotland to Ventspils in Latvia had been damaged -- the latest of several similar incidents in the Baltic in recent months.
"No findings have been made linking the ship to the act," police attorney Ronny Jorgensen said in a statement.
"The investigation will continue, but we see no reason for the ship to remain in Tromso any longer," he added.
Nations around the Baltic Sea have scrambled to bolster their defences over the suspected sabotage of undersea cables in recent months.
<h2>'Nothing wrong'</h2>
The ship's owner rejected any wrongdoing as Norwegian police searched the ship and questioned the all-Russian crew, following a seizure request from Latvia.
Jorgensen, the police prosecutor, had said a crew member was suspected of involvement in the cable damage, which he described as "aggravated vandalism".&nbsp;
The Silver Dania is owned by Norwegian shipping company Silver Sea, whose chief Tormod Fossmark told AFP that "We sailed near Gotland... but we did not cast anchor.
"We did nothing wrong," he added. "Norwegian authorities have brought us into port to clear us of any involvement."
The Russian embassy in Oslo had told AFP by email that none of the sailors had been placed under arrest nor had they contacted the embassy for assistance.
<h2>Bulgarian ship under investigation</h2>
On Sunday, the Swedish coastguard seized a Bulgarian ship, the Malta-flagged "Vezhen", off Sweden's southeastern coast in connection with the same cable incident.
Swedish prosecutors have opened an investigation into "aggravated sabotage", and images of the vessel published by Swedish media appeared to show that one of its anchors had a broken arm.
Alexander Kalchev, CEO of Navibulgar, the Bulgarian maritime shipping company that operates the Vezhen, denied any involvement.
"I am convinced that we cannot say... that this was a malicious act," he said.
But prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist told Swedish news agency TT on Friday that he was confident the Vezhen was involved.
"I think I can say, on very solid grounds, that it is this ship that has damaged the cable," he said.
"Our work is continuing... The ship is still seized and there are various investigative measures being taken, including technical examinations," he said.
The incident is the latest in a series affecting cables in the Baltic Sea amid heightened tensions between Russia and the West since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Finland and Sweden, which both border the Baltic Sea, have dropped decades of military non-alignment to join NATO as concern about the region's security mounts.
Russia had warned both countries of repercussions if they joined the alliance.
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In September 2022, a series of underwater blasts ruptured the Nord Stream pipelines that carried Russian gas to Europe. The cause is yet to be determined.
In October 2023, an undersea gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia was shut down after it was damaged by the anchor of a Chinese cargo ship.
In November 2024, two telecom cables in Swedish waters were severed, and on December 25, the Estlink 2 electricity cable and four telecom cables linking Finland and Estonia were damaged.
In response, NATO launched in mid-January a Baltic Sea patrol mission to secure critical underwater infrastructure.
Frigates, maritime patrol aircraft, submarines and drones are involved in the Baltic Sentry patrols.
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World: It was the latest development in a series of suspected acts of sabotage that many officials believe form part of a Russian "hybrid war" against Western allies of Ukraine.

Police in Norway said Friday they had released a Russian-crewed cargo ship seized over suspected involvement in damage to a fibre-optic cable in the Baltic Sea, having found no evidence linking it to the incident. It was the latest development in a series of suspected acts of sabotage that many officials believe form part of a Russian "hybrid war" against Western allies of Ukraine since Moscow launched its invasion in February 2022. The Norway-flagged "Silver Dania" was sailing between Saint Petersburg and Murmansk when a Norwegian coastguard ship stopped it late Thursday off the coast of Tromso in northern Norway. Also read: Egypt rejects Trump’s Gaza relocation plan, tells US Prez world 'counting on' him for Middle East peace The seizure came after Sweden and Latvia said Sunday that a fibre-optic cable linking the Swedish island of Gotland to Ventspils in Latvia had been damaged -- the latest of several similar incidents in the Baltic in recent months. "No findings have been made linking the ship to the act," police attorney Ronny Jorgensen said in a statement. "The investigation will continue, but we see no reason for the ship to remain in Tromso any longer," he added. Nations around the Baltic Sea have scrambled to bolster their defences over the suspected sabotage of undersea cables in recent months. 'Nothing wrong' The ship's owner rejected any wrongdoing as Norwegian police searched the ship and questioned the all-Russian crew, following a seizure request from Latvia. Jorgensen, the police prosecutor, had said a crew member was suspected of involvement in the cable damage, which he described as "aggravated vandalism". The Silver Dania is owned by Norwegian shipping company Silver Sea, whose chief Tormod Fossmark told AFP that "We sailed near Gotland... but we did not cast anchor. "We did nothing wrong," he added. "Norwegian authorities have brought us into port to clear us of any involvement." The Russian embassy in Oslo had told AFP by email that none of the sailors had been placed under arrest nor had they contacted the embassy for assistance. Bulgarian ship under investigation On Sunday, the Swedish coastguard seized a Bulgarian ship, the Malta-flagged "Vezhen", off Sweden's southeastern coast in connection with the same cable incident. Swedish prosecutors have opened an investigation into "aggravated sabotage", and images of the vessel published by Swedish media appeared to show that one of its anchors had a broken arm. Alexander Kalchev, CEO of Navibulgar, the Bulgarian maritime shipping company that operates the Vezhen, denied any involvement. "I am convinced that we cannot say... that this was a malicious act," he said. But prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist told Swedish news agency TT on Friday that he was confident the Vezhen was involved. "I think I can say, on very solid grounds, that it is this ship that has damaged the cable," he said. "Our work is continuing... The ship is still seized and there are various investigative measures being taken, including technical examinations," he said. The incident is the latest in a series affecting cables in the Baltic Sea amid heightened tensions between Russia and the West since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Finland and Sweden, which both border the Baltic Sea, have dropped decades of military non-alignment to join NATO as concern about the region's security mounts. Russia had warned both countries of repercussions if they joined the alliance. Also read: Pentagon removes these major news outlets from the workspace in 'rotation program' In September 2022, a series of underwater blasts ruptured the Nord Stream pipelines that carried Russian gas to Europe. The cause is yet to be determined. In October 2023, an undersea gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia was shut down after it was damaged by the anchor of a Chinese cargo ship. In November 2024, two telecom cables in Swedish waters were severed, and on December 25, the Estlink 2 electricity cable and four telecom cables linking Finland and Estonia were damaged. In response, NATO launched in mid-January a Baltic Sea patrol mission to secure critical underwater infrastructure. Frigates, maritime patrol aircraft, submarines and drones are involved in the Baltic Sentry patrols. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Norway releases Russian-crewed ship after Baltic cable damage probe

Finland on Thursday (Dec 27) detained a tanker carrying Russian oil as part of an investigation into damage to an undersea cable in the Baltic Sea. The cable, known as Estlink-2, supplies electricity between Finland and Estonia.
According to Finnish customs and the European Commission, the tanker could belong to Russia&rsquo;s so-called &ldquo;shadow fleet&rdquo; of oil tankers, Associated Press news agency reported.
The detained vessel, Eagle S, is registered in the Cook Islands. The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said in a statement that the ship&rsquo;s anchor may have caused the cable damage.
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Robin Lardot, director of the NBI, said, &ldquo;From our side, we are investigating grave sabotage. According to our understanding, an anchor of the vessel that is under investigation has caused the damage.&rdquo;
The ship was reportedly travelling between St. Petersburg, Russia, and Port Said, Egypt, and was flying under the flag of the Cook Islands, according to MarineTraffic, a global ship tracking service.
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The damage to the Estlink-2 cable was first reported on Wednesday, which led Finnish authorities to launch a full-scale investigation. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo posted about the incident on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the broader threat posed by shadow fleets used by Russia. 
"Our main task is to find effective means to stop the shadow fleet," he said, according to The New York Times. 
"The shadow fleet pumps money into Russia's war fund so that Russia can continue to wage its war in Ukraine against the people of Ukraine, and it has to be stopped," he added.
A spokesperson for the US National Security Council called for stronger international cooperation to protect critical undersea infrastructure, highlighting the importance of coordinated efforts.
<h2>'Ready to provide further support': NATO</h2>
NATO Chief Mark Rutte also condemned the attack, saying, &ldquo;NATO stands in solidarity with Allies and condemns any attacks on critical infrastructure. We are following investigations by Estonia and Finland, and we stand ready to provide further support.&rdquo;
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The use of shadow fleets by Russia to evade Western sanctions has been a growing concern. Many of these vessels, often old and difficult to trace, are used to transport oil and other goods. 
The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, a Finnish think tank, reported that over half of the 369 tankers exporting Russian crude oil and petroleum products in November belonged to these shadow fleets.
(With inputs from agencies)

According to Finnish customs and the European Union's executive commission, the tanker could belong to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers.

Finland on Thursday (Dec 27) detained a tanker carrying Russian oil as part of an investigation into damage to an undersea cable in the Baltic Sea. The cable, known as Estlink-2, supplies electricity between Finland and Estonia. According to Finnish customs and the European Commission, the tanker could belong to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers, Associated Press news agency reported. The detained vessel, Eagle S, is registered in the Cook Islands. The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said in a statement that the ship’s anchor may have caused the cable damage. Also read: Finland probes Russia-linked tanker over 'sabotage' of undersea cable Robin Lardot, director of the NBI, said, “From our side, we are investigating grave sabotage. According to our understanding, an anchor of the vessel that is under investigation has caused the damage.” The ship was reportedly travelling between St. Petersburg, Russia, and Port Said, Egypt, and was flying under the flag of the Cook Islands, according to MarineTraffic, a global ship tracking service. Also read: Sweden accuses China of blocking probe of ship linked to Baltic Sea cables damage The damage to the Estlink-2 cable was first reported on Wednesday, which led Finnish authorities to launch a full-scale investigation. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo posted about the incident on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the broader threat posed by shadow fleets used by Russia. "Our main task is to find effective means to stop the shadow fleet," he said, according to The New York Times. "The shadow fleet pumps money into Russia's war fund so that Russia can continue to wage its war in Ukraine against the people of Ukraine, and it has to be stopped," he added. A spokesperson for the US National Security Council called for stronger international cooperation to protect critical undersea infrastructure, highlighting the importance of coordinated efforts. 'Ready to provide further support': NATO NATO Chief Mark Rutte also condemned the attack, saying, “NATO stands in solidarity with Allies and condemns any attacks on critical infrastructure. We are following investigations by Estonia and Finland, and we stand ready to provide further support.” Also read: Zelensky says Ukraine’s NATO membership is ‘achievable’ but diplomats need to fight for it The use of shadow fleets by Russia to evade Western sanctions has been a growing concern. Many of these vessels, often old and difficult to trace, are used to transport oil and other goods. The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, a Finnish think tank, reported that over half of the 369 tankers exporting Russian crude oil and petroleum products in November belonged to these shadow fleets. (With inputs from agencies)

Finland detains Russian oil tanker linked to Baltic sea cable damage; NATO offers 'support'

Stockholm, Sweden
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Sweden's foreign minister said Monday that China had denied a request for prosecutors to conduct an investigation on a Chinese ship linked to two severed Baltic Sea cables despite Beijing pledging "cooperation" with regional authorities.
Sections of two telecom cables were cut on November 17 and 18 in Swedish territorial waters. Suspicions have been directed at the Yi Peng 3, which according to ship tracking sites had sailed over the cables around the time they were cut.
The Yi Peng 3 had been anchored in the international waters of the Kattegat Strait between Sweden and Denmark.
Ship tracking site Vesselfinder showed the Yi Peng 3 heading north out of the strait on Saturday.
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Beijing on Monday confirmed the ship had left "to ensure the physical and mental well-being of the crew".
"The shipowner company, after a comprehensive evaluation and consultation with relevant parties, decided to resume operations," foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said.
"China has notified all relevant countries in advance," Mao said.
"China is willing to maintain communication and cooperation with the countries involved to advance the follow-up handling of the incident," she added.
<h2>Observers</h2>
However, Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard also noted Monday that Swedish prosecutors had not been allowed to conduct an investigation.
"Swedish police have been on board as observers in connection with the Chinese investigation... At the same time, I note that China has not heeded our request for the prosecutor to conduct an investigation on board," Stenergard said in a statement to AFP.
On Thursday, authorities from Sweden, Germany, and Finland were invited aboard as observers for an investigation led by China.
A Danish representative also accompanied the group, as the country had served a "facilitating role" by hosting meetings between the countries earlier in the week, its Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen had said.
Prosecutor Henrik Soderman told AFP that no measures had been taken on board the ship as part of the Swedish judicial probe, including questioning crew members or technical investigations.
The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (SHK) also took part in the visit and were able to make observations and speak to crew members.
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John Ahlberk, director of SHK, told AFP that since they were not conducting a criminal investigation, they were not bound by the same restrictions.
The SHK had three representatives on board, and Alhberk said they were working on "collating the material and see what conclusions could be drawn."
Soderman said that he was not yet aware of the details of the information gathered by the SHK.
<h2>'We have been clear with China'</h2>
"Our request that Swedish prosecutors, together with the police and others, be allowed to take certain investigative measures within the framework of the investigation on board remains. We have been clear with China on this," Stenergard said.
Late last month, Sweden requested China's cooperation in the investigation, but Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stressed that there was no "accusation" of any sort.
European officials have said they suspect sabotage linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Kremlin has rejected the comments as "absurd" and "laughable".
Early on November 17, the Arelion cable running from the Swedish island of Gotland to Lithuania was damaged.
The next day, the C-Lion 1 submarine cable connecting Helsinki and the German port of Rostock was cut south of Sweden's Oland island, around 700 kilometres (435 miles) from Helsinki.
Tensions have mounted around the Baltic Sea since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
In September 2022, a series of underwater blasts ruptured the Nord Stream pipelines that carried Russian gas to Europe, the cause of which has yet to be determined.
In October 2023, an undersea gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia was shut down after it was damaged by the anchor of a Chinese cargo ship.
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Sections of two telecom cables were cut on November 17 and 18 in Swedish territorial waters. Suspicions have been directed at the Yi Peng 3, which according to ship tracking sites had sailed over the cables around the time they were cut.



Stockholm, Sweden Sweden's foreign minister said Monday that China had denied a request for prosecutors to conduct an investigation on a Chinese ship linked to two severed Baltic Sea cables despite Beijing pledging "cooperation" with regional authorities. Sections of two telecom cables were cut on November 17 and 18 in Swedish territorial waters. Suspicions have been directed at the Yi Peng 3, which according to ship tracking sites had sailed over the cables around the time they were cut. The Yi Peng 3 had been anchored in the international waters of the Kattegat Strait between Sweden and Denmark. Ship tracking site Vesselfinder showed the Yi Peng 3 heading north out of the strait on Saturday. Also read: ‘We are not for sale,’ Greenland PM rebuffs Trump’s idea of buying the island Beijing on Monday confirmed the ship had left "to ensure the physical and mental well-being of the crew". "The shipowner company, after a comprehensive evaluation and consultation with relevant parties, decided to resume operations," foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said. "China has notified all relevant countries in advance," Mao said. "China is willing to maintain communication and cooperation with the countries involved to advance the follow-up handling of the incident," she added. Observers However, Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard also noted Monday that Swedish prosecutors had not been allowed to conduct an investigation. "Swedish police have been on board as observers in connection with the Chinese investigation... At the same time, I note that China has not heeded our request for the prosecutor to conduct an investigation on board," Stenergard said in a statement to AFP. On Thursday, authorities from Sweden, Germany, and Finland were invited aboard as observers for an investigation led by China. A Danish representative also accompanied the group, as the country had served a "facilitating role" by hosting meetings between the countries earlier in the week, its Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen had said. Prosecutor Henrik Soderman told AFP that no measures had been taken on board the ship as part of the Swedish judicial probe, including questioning crew members or technical investigations. The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (SHK) also took part in the visit and were able to make observations and speak to crew members. Also read: ‘Gotta keep this s**ker for a little while,’ Trump signals averting ban on TikTok John Ahlberk, director of SHK, told AFP that since they were not conducting a criminal investigation, they were not bound by the same restrictions. The SHK had three representatives on board, and Alhberk said they were working on "collating the material and see what conclusions could be drawn." Soderman said that he was not yet aware of the details of the information gathered by the SHK. 'We have been clear with China' "Our request that Swedish prosecutors, together with the police and others, be allowed to take certain investigative measures within the framework of the investigation on board remains. We have been clear with China on this," Stenergard said. Late last month, Sweden requested China's cooperation in the investigation, but Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stressed that there was no "accusation" of any sort. European officials have said they suspect sabotage linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin has rejected the comments as "absurd" and "laughable". Early on November 17, the Arelion cable running from the Swedish island of Gotland to Lithuania was damaged. The next day, the C-Lion 1 submarine cable connecting Helsinki and the German port of Rostock was cut south of Sweden's Oland island, around 700 kilometres (435 miles) from Helsinki. Tensions have mounted around the Baltic Sea since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. In September 2022, a series of underwater blasts ruptured the Nord Stream pipelines that carried Russian gas to Europe, the cause of which has yet to be determined. In October 2023, an undersea gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia was shut down after it was damaged by the anchor of a Chinese cargo ship. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sweden accuses China of blocking probe of ship linked to Baltic Sea cables damage

Sweden's foreign minister said Monday that China had denied a request for prosecutors to conduct an investigation on a Chinese ship linked to two severed Baltic Sea cables despite Beijing pledging "cooperation" with regional authorities.

Sweden's foreign minister said Monday that China had denied a request for prosecutors to conduct an investigation on a Chinese ship linked to two severed Baltic Sea cables despite Beijing pledging "cooperation" with regional authorities. Sections of two telecom cables were cut on November 17 and 18 in Swedish territorial waters. Suspicions have been directed at the Yi Peng 3, which according to ship tracking sites had sailed over the cables around the time they were cut. The Yi Peng 3 had been anchored in the international waters of the Kattegat Strait between Sweden and Denmark. Ship tracking site Vesselfinder showed the Yi Peng 3 heading north out of the strait on Saturday. Also read: ‘We are not for sale,’ Greenland PM rebuffs Trump’s idea of buying the island Beijing on Monday confirmed the ship had left "to ensure the physical and mental well-being of the crew". "The shipowner company, after a comprehensive evaluation and consultation with relevant parties, decided to resume operations," foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said. "China has notified all relevant countries in advance," Mao said. "China is willing to maintain communication and cooperation with the countries involved to advance the follow-up handling of the incident," she added. Observers However, Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard also noted Monday that Swedish prosecutors had not been allowed to conduct an investigation. "Swedish police have been on board as observers in connection with the Chinese investigation... At the same time, I note that China has not heeded our request for the prosecutor to conduct an investigation on board," Stenergard said in a statement to AFP. On Thursday, authorities from Sweden, Germany, and Finland were invited aboard as observers for an investigation led by China. A Danish representative also accompanied the group, as the country had served a "facilitating role" by hosting meetings between the countries earlier in the week, its Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen had said. Prosecutor Henrik Soderman told AFP that no measures had been taken on board the ship as part of the Swedish judicial probe, including questioning crew members or technical investigations. The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (SHK) also took part in the visit and were able to make observations and speak to crew members. Also read: ‘Gotta keep this s**ker for a little while,’ Trump signals averting ban on TikTok John Ahlberk, director of SHK, told AFP that since they were not conducting a criminal investigation, they were not bound by the same restrictions. The SHK had three representatives on board, and Alhberk said they were working on "collating the material and see what conclusions could be drawn." Soderman said that he was not yet aware of the details of the information gathered by the SHK. 'We have been clear with China' "Our request that Swedish prosecutors, together with the police and others, be allowed to take certain investigative measures within the framework of the investigation on board remains. We have been clear with China on this," Stenergard said. Late last month, Sweden requested China's cooperation in the investigation, but Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stressed that there was no "accusation" of any sort. European officials have said they suspect sabotage linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin has rejected the comments as "absurd" and "laughable". Early on November 17, the Arelion cable running from the Swedish island of Gotland to Lithuania was damaged. The next day, the C-Lion 1 submarine cable connecting Helsinki and the German port of Rostock was cut south of Sweden's Oland island, around 700 kilometres (435 miles) from Helsinki. Tensions have mounted around the Baltic Sea since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. In September 2022, a series of underwater blasts ruptured the Nord Stream pipelines that carried Russian gas to Europe, the cause of which has yet to be determined. In October 2023, an undersea gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia was shut down after it was damaged by the anchor of a Chinese cargo ship. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.