NATO Naval Patrol Confronts Russian Sabotage in Baltic Sea

NATO naval patrol in Baltic Sea confronts Russian sabotage operations targeting undersea cables, playing cat-and-mouse with suspected saboteurs. The threat is from 'shadow fleet' merchant vessels. Recent incident involved an aging oil tanker damaging undersea infrastructure. NATO aims to deconflict and deter attacks, relying on European forces. Concerns over U.S. commitment to European security amid Trump administration's focus shift to the Pacific.

DHL Cargo Jet Crash near Vilnius Airport

A DHL cargo jet crashed into a building near Vilnius Airport, sparking fears of Russian sabotage. One person died in the crash, with three others injured. Security officials suspect a Russian plot to trigger explosions on cargo flights to the US. Lithuania is investigating the incident, with police not ruling out terrorism as a possible cause.