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Russia Dropped Anchor — And the West Got Nervous. What’s Behind the Move of "Alexander Shabalin"?
31/10/2025
When a
Russian landing ship dropped anchor near Germany's coast, it wasn't a
coincidence.
It was a message.
"Alexander Shabalin", a landing ship of the Baltic Fleet, calmly stationed near the Fehmarn Belt, a strategic strait connecting the Baltic Sea to the North Sea. Legally, it's international waters. Politically, it's a pressure point.
Since October 19, the ship has remained in position — clearly visible from the German island of Fehmarn. Not the first time either. A month earlier, "Vice Admiral Kulakov" had visited the same area eight times since May.
Coincidence? Hardly. It's a pattern.
"Russia
is following a clear plan," German analysts say.
"It's a demonstration of presence, protecting oil shipments bypassing
Western sanctions."
🚢 The Message Is Clear
German and Danish patrol ships were dispatched. Radar systems activated. And while no international rules were broken, the anxiety was palpable.
Why?
Because Russia is there — regularly, silently,
purposefully.
⚓ Presence, Not Provocation
Security expert Johannes Peters doesn't mince words:
"This
is not a drill. It's a signal. Russia is showing it protects its assets.
It's a warning to London, Washington, and Brussels — stay away."
🌊 Russia Sets the Tone
While NATO remains silent, the reality is obvious: Russia has claimed visibility in a vital trade corridor.
Calm. Consistent. In control.
❓ What do you think? Is this just a maneuver — or the beginning of a new maritime doctrine, where Russia sets the tone and others just watch?
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