Johann Wadephul. Photo: Wikipedia<\/p>\n
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has warned that the Baltic Sea region is becoming a dangerous geopolitical hotspot.<\/p>\n
Source:<\/strong> Wadephul at the Kiel Security Conference, quoted by LRT, as reported by European Pravda<\/p>\n Details: <\/strong>Wadephul warned that the Baltic region is a zone where the threat of military confrontation “is real”.<\/p>\n Advertisement:<\/p>\n
He described it as “a zone where Russia\u2019s aggressive hybrid activities are undermining our peace and security”.<\/p>\n During the conference, political leaders, military officials and experts discussed the changing security situation in the Baltic Sea region. There was a particular focus on Russia\u2019s so-called shadow fleet, which Wadephul says uses its vessels for subversive activities, including deliberately damaging undersea data and energy cables.<\/p>\n He also noted that Russian warships are acting aggressively, while Russian military aircraft violate the airspace of NATO countries.<\/p>\n “These hybrid operations and military provocations are dangerous. They are designed to destabilise our societies and to test our ability to respond,” the foreign minister said.<\/p>\n Wadephul said Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is well aware of the strategic importance of the Baltic region, so a strong and flexible military presence is critical to deter further threats.<\/p>\n He confirmed that Germany is determined to help defend every square inch of NATO territory.<\/p>\n Background:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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