Putin’s ‘war of aggression’ on Ukraine, threats toward West designed to ‘lay blame somewhere else’

Two telecommunications cables cut in the Baltic Sea in 48 hours prompted European officials to say Tuesday that they suspect « sabotage » and « hybrid warfare » linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The four countries affected by the cuts — Finland, Germany, Lithuania and Sweden — have all launched investigations, with Berlin and Swedish police saying they suspected « sabotage ». For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s François Picard welcomes Li Andersson, Finnish MEP (GUE/NGL), Chairperson of the Left Alliance and City Councillor in Turku.