Moritz Brake: "Protection of Submarine Cables Must Be a Top Priority" – Baltic Sea Security Summit in Helsinki Moritz Brake: "Protection of Submarine Cables Must Be a Top Priority" – Baltic Sea Security Summit in Helsinki

On January 14, 2025, several NATO member states gathered in Helsinki for a summit to discuss security in the Baltic Sea region. The summit was prompted by repeated incidents of damage to power and data cables in the area. Sofie Donges reported from Finland, where the Russian ship "Eagle S" is anchored, and which may have been involved in one of the recent incidents. In the broadcast, Claudia Schaffer spoke with Moritz Brake, an expert in maritime security and reserve officer, who also advises the German government on improving protection measures for submarine cables. Brake emphasized that protecting these cables is crucial for the stability of European infrastructure and stressed the urgent need to enhance security in the Baltic Sea.