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What is Russia's shadow fleet doing in the Baltic Sea?

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Ahmad Kalaji
April 2, 2025

Two ships loaded with sanctioned oil drift near the German coast. They are suspected of sabotaging data cables and engaging in espionage. Is Russia’s shadow fleet becoming a threat?

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