Baltic Sea

Poland Opens New Canal Intended to Bypass Russia

WARSAW, Poland (AP) – Poland´s top leaders celebrated the opening Saturday of a new – albeit unfinished – canal that they say will mean ships no longer must secure Russia´s permission to sail from the Baltic Sea to the ports of the Vistula Lagoon.

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China and Russia Hold Naval Exercises in Baltic Sea

China will soon be holding a week-long joint naval exercise with Russia, including a debut appearance from the Hefei, one of the most advanced warships in the Chinese Navy. The most remarkable aspect of these exercises, however, is their location: the Baltic Sea. China’s ships are fairly literally sailing halfway around the world to get there.

KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JULY 21: Russian Vice-Admiral Alexander Fedotenkov (R) welcomes Chin