'We are finding antennas and masts that typically do not belong to, for example, fishing vessels,' said Ewa Skoog Haslum.
Russia may be conducting espionage in the Baltic Sea using its 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers, according to Sweden's Navy Chief Ewa Skoog Haslum.Moscow's so-called shadow fleet operates in the Baltic Sea and consists of old vessels that often operate under opaque ownership and lack adequate insurance, frequently changing their flag registrations. Experts say the vessels are being used by Russia to circumvent curbs on its oil exports.
'What is happening now due to the sanctions against Russia could become both a security and an environmental tragedy,' Haslum told the broadcaster.Newsweek has contacted Russia's foreign ministry for comment by email.Tensions have mounted between NATO and Moscow over Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine in February 2022. Kremlin officials have accused Washington of instigating a new World War in coordination with members of the military alliance.
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