Why it matters:
Western officials claimed Russian activity around undersea cables could disrupt internet and financial systems.
The big picture:
U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey claims a Russian spy vessel has been operating off Scotland’s coast, mapping undersea cables and directing lasers at RAF pilots— a move he called “deeply dangerous.”
Between the lines:
The timing of Healey’s warning, just before the government’s budget bill, has fueled speculation that London is preparing to increase military spending.
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