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Those are just some of the explosive claims made in a new documentary series called “The Shadow War,” produced by public broadcasters from Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway, which looks at Russia’s intelligence operations across the region.
Experts warn that this activity might be a part of Russia's preparations for a major conflict with the West and poses a significant security risk to the Nordic countries and Europe.
Russian ships, disguised as fishing trawlers and research vessels, are sailing through the North Sea to collect data on where wind farms, gas pipelines and power cables are, it is claimed.