Russian Boat Conducts Suspicious Maneuvers Near Polish Baltic Pipeline Amid Regional Tensions

Polish border guards reported a Russian fishing vessel performing suspicious maneuvers near a gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea, approximately 18 nautical miles north of Wladyslawowo. The 70-meter boat stayed close to the pipeline for about 20 minutes before border guards issued a radio alert, after which the vessel complied and left the area. This incident is one of several recent provocations involving Russian vessels in the Baltic, raising concerns about possible sabotage on critical energy infrastructure. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk highlighted ongoing Russian provocations near the port of Szczecin and other Baltic locations, emphasizing the heightened tensions in the region. Polish authorities maintain close monitoring of the area and underscore that security measures are promptly implemented to protect strategic infrastructure. The Russian embassy has not commented on the incidents, while Western nations have expressed vigilance following similar suspected sabotage events attributed to Moscow.