Sweden has officially requested assistance from China to clarify the circumstances surrounding the recent breaks of two undersea data cables in the Baltic Sea. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced this formal inquiry during a press conference on Thursday, stating, “Today, I can confirm that we have sent a formal request to China to cooperate with Swedish authorities to understand what has happened.”
Swedish police are investigating two suspected incidents of sabotage related to the cable breaks that occurred on November 17, affecting cables running between Sweden and Lithuania, as well as between Finland and Germany. Both damage sites are located within Sweden’s economic zone in the Baltic Sea. Although specific details remain unclear, Swedish authorities have raised suspicions of sabotage, a concern echoed by officials in Germany and Finland.
On November 20, Finnish police reported their belief that someone deliberately damaged the cable connecting Finland and Germany. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius also emphasized the likelihood of foul play, stating, “No one believes these cables broke accidentally.”
Sweden has officially requested assistance from China to clarify the circumstances surrounding the recent breaks of two undersea data cables in the Baltic Sea.
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Source: B.T.
