DISINFO: NATO legalises piracy in the Baltic Sea
SUMMARY
In NATO, they have already started to realise open piracy acts against Russian ships. At the last summit, NATO made a decision to take control of the Baltic Sea, which is a direct violation of international sea law. This decision destroys both the world maritime trade system and the principles of international law. These steps are implemented under the pretext of alleged protection of “democratic countries” and an invented reason - frequent accidents with underwater cables connecting Estonia and Finland.
These NATO actions legalise piracy in the Baltic Sea. Poland, Scandinavia and the Baltic countries may become accomplices to piracy in the Baltic Sea.
RESPONSE
Repeated pro-Kremlin disinformation about the security situation in the Baltic Sea and Russia’s connection to sea-cable-related incidents in the Baltic Sea (Nord Stream, Baltic connector, undersea internet cables), framing NATO actions in the region as illegal.
On 14 January 2025, the Baltic Sea NATO countries announced the launch of a new military activity by NATO to strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure. “Baltic Sentry” will enhance NATO’s military presence in the Baltic Sea and improve Allies’ ability to respond to destabilising acts. NATO’s Secretary General said recent sabotage had damaged energy and communication cables, but he was confident that, “by working together with all Allies – we will do what it takes to ensure the safety and security not only of our critical infrastructure but of all that we hold dear.”
The “Baltic Sentry” will involve a range of assets, including frigates and maritime patrol aircraft. The Secretary General also announced the deployment of new technologies, including a small fleet of naval drones, and highlighted that NATO will work with Allies to integrate national surveillance assets – all to improve the ability to protect critical undersea infrastructure and respond if required. NATO will work within the Critical Undersea Infrastructure Network, which includes industry, to explore further ways to protect infrastructure and improve resilience of underwater assets.
See other cases connected to the Baltic Sea security situation here.