Swedish Navy Recovers Anchor from Suspected Spy Ship

Ukraine has intensified its offensive in the Kursk region, with reports of tactical advances despite uncertain long-term outcomes, as both sides vie for strategic positions ahead of potential peace talks. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted the importance of Ukraine's positioning in Kursk for future negotiations, while Russian analysts suggest the Ukrainian push may be aimed at short-term gains. Concurrently, Finnish authorities are investigating damage to underwater telecom cables caused by the Eagle S, a suspected Russian spy ship, which has been seized while its crew faces travel bans. The Swedish navy assisted in recovering an anchor linked to the cable breaks, further raising tensions in the Baltic region amid NATO's increased military presence due to concerns over Russian activities. The Finnish telecommunications company Cinia has successfully repaired some damaged cables, but one remains out of service. Experts denote these incidents as part of Russia's hybrid warfare tactics against Western nations.