Estonian minister proposes tax on Baltic Sea shipping to fund protection against cable sabotage.

Estonia's Defense Minister proposes a tax on ships using the Baltic Sea to fund protection of undersea cables, which have been damaged in suspected Russian sabotage. NATO has increased patrols in response, deploying frigates, aircraft, and drones. Additional protection measures like sensors or cable casings are being considered, and the costs may be passed on to shipping companies.

2 months ago
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