NATO is concerned that the Kremlin could unleash a new weapon against the world, causing "worldwide blackouts" by sabotaging undersea cables with its "shadow fleet". Executives from companies such as Vodafone, Orange, and Telefonica have penned an open letter to the UK, EU, and NATO, warning that Russia could easily destroy or disrupt the "defenseless" cables following a series of attacks.
In their letter, they stated: "The repercussions of damage to subsea cables extend far beyond Europe, potentially affecting global internet and power infrastructure, international communications, financial transactions and critical services worldwide."
They added: "Subsea cable security must be a cornerstone of broader infrastructure protection efforts. By acting now, we can safeguard the networks that underpin our shared future." Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin threatens "worldwide blackouts" as NATO issues a chilling warning. [...]
The "New" Russia is every bit as bad as the old. Only now, they have had access to technology and resources they never had before, which they can use against us. Combine that with the fact they lie about everything... I doubt any kind if negotiation with them is possible. They broke the Minsk accords when it suited them. Why would they not simply break any new agreements they pretend to agree to?
