Moritz Brake: "Protection of Submarine Cables Must Be a Top Priority" – Baltic Sea Security Summit in Helsinki
On January 14, 2025, a Baltic Sea Security Summit took place in Helsinki. NATO member states discussed the protection of power and data cables after repeated damage incidents. Claudia Schaffer spoke with security expert Moritz Brake, who advises the German government on protecting submarine cables.
Umbach on Russia Strategy
The geopolitical landscape surrounding Russia and Ukraine could change with the shift in power in the United States. The policy of the incoming U.S. President, Donald Trump, may impact the Western strategy towards Russia, especially in terms of sanctions and military pressure. At the same time, China is pursuing its own agenda, which plays a significant role in this global tension. The differing interests of the U.S. and China could influence the dynamics in Ukraine and other international relations.
Moritz Brake "These ships are a huge environmental risk."
Security expert Prof. Moritz Brake explains in an interview that the stranded oil tanker 'Eventin' belongs to Russia's shadow fleet and is used by Russia to bring sanctioned oil to the global market. Brake warns that these ships pose a huge environmental risk.
Stricken Oil Tanker 'Eventin' Remains Immobilized – Moritz Brake Warns of Security Risks
The disabled oil tanker "Eventin" remains immobilized, while a tow convoy is heading towards Sassnitz. Security expert Moritz Brake explains the situation and the potential risks associated with the incident in a conversation with NDR.
Moritz Brake: Russia's Shadow Fleet as an "Asymmetric Weapon" in Hybrid Warfare
The Russian shadow fleet is playing an increasingly significant role in Russia's hybrid warfare against the West, as recent incidents in the Baltic Sea demonstrate. Security expert Moritz Brake warns that these ships, also used for sanction evasion and espionage, pose a growing threat to the security and infrastructure in the region.
Moritz Brake on Deutschlandfunk about Russia's hybrid strategy against the West.
Is the damage to a power cable in the Baltic Sea connected to Russia's hybrid strategy against the West? Moritz Brake in an interview with Deutschlandfunk.
Dr. Moritz Brake on Deutschlandfunk about the Threat from Russia
Security expert Moritz Brake warns that the threat from Russia is often underestimated in Germany. He believes that the damage to an underwater power cable in the Baltic Sea fits into Russia's hybrid strategy against the West. According to Brake, attacks on maritime infrastructure have significantly intensified.
Moritz Brake - Russia "Plenty of Room for Sabotage"
Security expert Moritz Brake warns that the threat from Russia is often underestimated in Germany. He believes that the damage to an underwater power cable in the Baltic Sea fits into Russia's hybrid strategy against the West. According to Brake, attacks on maritime infrastructure have significantly intensified.