The vessel suspected of involvement in sabotage of undersea cables near Finland is owned by an entity based in Dubai, which serves as a central hub for Russia's shadow fleet operations. This shadow fleet operates to evade Western sanctions, frequently changing ship ownerships, names, and flags to obscure their activities. The article details how Dubai has become a critical logistical base for Russia's maritime efforts to bypass international restrictions, particularly following the sanctions imposed after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Officials and experts note the complexity of tracking these ships due to their frequent re-registrations and ownership changes. This network is part of broader Russian efforts to maintain economic and military logistics despite sanctions.

The vessel suspected of involvement in sabotage of undersea cables near Finland is owned by an entity based in Dubai, which serves as a central hub for Russia's shadow fleet operations. This shadow fleet operates to evade Western sanctions, frequently changing ship ownerships, names, and flags to obscure their activities. The article details how Dubai has become a critical logistical base for Russia's maritime efforts to bypass international restrictions, particularly following the sanctions imposed after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Officials and experts note the complexity of tracking these ships due to their frequent re-registrations and ownership changes. This network is part of broader Russian efforts to maintain economic and military logistics despite sanctions.