"#putin trying to deflect attention?"

#Russian “#Rostelecom” cable breaks in the #Baltic_Sea

The break occurred within #Finland’s exclusive economic zone, where repair work is currently underway.

#Russian media claims the damage was caused by “external influence.”

According to #Finnish outlet #Yle, two cables connecting #St_Petersburg and #Kaliningrad were severed. Meanwhile, #Finland’s Ministry of Employment and Economy received reports of the damage as early as December 27.