Estonian naval ships are taking part in stepped-up patrols in the Baltic Sea by NATO countries after undersea power and communications cables have been damaged in recent months.

Incidents of suspected sabotage of undersea cables and pipelines are prompting countries to step up security measures. Estonia's navy has launched an operation to try to counter sabotage, after cables were damaged in December.

The Group of Seven democracies have sought to crimp Russia’s oil export earnings that help fund the war against Ukraine

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Oil had a dramatic day as the US imposed its most aggressive sanctions on Russia’s industry and prices surpassed $80 a barrel. Brent futures at one point hit their highest mark since early October. The sweeping penalties are part of an effort by the outgoing Biden administration to boost Ukraine’s leverage in possible peace negotiations after Donald Trump takes office.