<h1>Sweden probes Baltic Sea cable damage, eyes potential Russian sabotage; EU plans to boost underwater cable security.</h1> Swedish authorities are investigating damage to an undersea cable in the Baltic Sea, amid concerns over potential Russian sabotage. The cable, linking Germany and Finland near Gotland, was found damaged, prompting a preliminary sabotage investigation. This follows recent incidents, including damage to a cable between Latvia and Gotland. The European Commission has proposed measures to enhance the protection of underwater cables, emphasizing their critical role in connectivity and power integration across the EU. These measures include improved threat-monitoring, security enhancements, and sanctions against hostile actors, to be implemented progressively through 2025 and 2026.