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Russia Reportedly Prepping for War Against NATO

In the North Sea, Russian vessels disguised as fishing boats or ships on scientific missions are exploring ways to harm European undersea infrastructure, four European public broadcasters report.

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A Finnish soldier participates in amphibious operations as part of NATO sea exercises at Ustka, Poland, on June 17, 2015. AP/Czarek Sokolowski, file
BENNY AVNI
BENNY AVNI

Even as Russia appears to be on the losing side of its Ukraine assault, Moscow is doubling down, reportedly sending “ghost” spy vessels to the North Sea in preparation for sabotage missions in case an all-out war against NATO breaks out. 

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BENNY AVNI
BENNY AVNI

Benny Avni is a columnist who has published in the New York Post, WSJOpinion, The Daily Beast, Newsweek, Israel Radio, Ha’Aretz, and others. Once New York Sun, always New York Sun.

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