MOSCOW, May 27. /TASS/. Russia tightens security at its Baltic Sea seaports; Russia’s Central Bank has launched new legal action against the EU; and the reasons behind Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to Kazakhstan. These stories topped Wednesday’s newspaper headlines across Russia.
Izvestia: Russia boosts security at its Baltic ports
Russia is tightening security at its Baltic Sea seaports. Earlier, security services thwarted an attempted sabotage operation at the Ust-Luga port in the Leningrad Region. Experts believe the current security measures effectively protect shipping in the Baltic Sea. Meanwhile, NATO continues to escalate tensions in the region by conducting exercises to practice a blockade. However, direct aggression remains unlikely for now, as Russia maintains a military advantage in the area.
On May 25, Russian security services thwarted a terrorist attack on the Russian Arrhenius gas carrier. It arrived from Belgium at the port of Ust-Luga in the Leningrad Region. The ship was to be loaded and sent to Turkey. During an inspection of the underwater hull, divers discovered explosive devices resembling naval magnetic mines, presumably manufactured in NATO countries. Due to the risk of sabotage, Russian authorities plan to further enhance security at ports.
