05.12.2025 11:45
England and Norway have formed a military alliance to strike Russian submarines and protect underwater cables in a historic move. The two countries will conduct continuous patrols in the Baltic Sea with 13 ships. It was stated that 8 of the ships will belong to the British Navy, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the signed agreement as "historic."
It was claimed that commercial tankers belonging to the "shadow fleet" used by Russia to circumvent sanctions had previously severed critical underwater cables between Sweden and Lithuania by anchoring on them. The underwater cables in the region are among the most sensitive points of Europe's internet and energy infrastructure.
"THE MOST ACTIVE THREAT TO WESTERN INFRASTRUCTURE"
It is reported that Russian nuclear submarines have also been operating intensively in the region in recent months. These developments have been classified by NATO as "the most active threat to Western infrastructure."
UK AND NORWAY LAUNCH JOINT OPERATION
The UK and Norway have established a special military alliance in the Baltic Sea against increasing threats. Under the agreement, the two countries will undertake continuous patrol duties in the Baltic Sea with a total of 13 ships, including 8 belonging to the British Navy, to protect the cables and monitor the activities of Russian submarines.
"HISTORIC AGREEMENT"
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the signed agreement as "historic" and stated, "This marks the beginning of a new era. Our military strength on the ground comes from unity." According to Starmer, Russia's presence along the European coast has increased by 30%.