Images showing weapons mounted on Russian-linked vessels in the Baltic Sea are raising concerns about how sanctions are enforced. European navies have stepped up efforts to monitor ships suspected of evading restrictions. But analysts say armed guards could deter inspections and increase the risk of confrontation. Moscow insists it must protect key maritime routes. Is this becoming a high-stakes standoff at sea?
00:00 Armed Russian-linked ships spotted in the Baltic Sea
00:32 Rising tensions and increased Russian military presence
00:50 DW Riga Bureau Chief Juri Rescheto on the importance of Russia’s shadow fleet to President Putin
02:09 Russia’s hybrid strategy and risks in the Baltic Sea
03:12 Legal challenges in seizing shadow fleet vessels
04:18 Effectiveness of sanctions on Russian oil exports
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