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What will be the public reaction to increased Russian military activity around undersea cables by end of 2024?
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Resolution / Starting Odds
Increased fear of conflict • 25%
Increased support for military action • 25%
Calls for diplomatic solutions • 25%
No significant public reaction • 25%
Public opinion polls, major news agencies like CNN, BBC, Reuters
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US Detects Increased Russian Military Activity Around Undersea Cables, Raises Sabotage Concerns: CNN Politics, September 6, 2024
Sep 6, 2024, 12:45 PM
The United States has detected increased Russian military activity around key undersea cables and believes Russia may now be more likely to carry out potential sabotage operations targeting this critical communications infrastructure. Two US officials told CNN Politics on September 6, 2024, that any such sabotage would be considered a significant escalation in Russian aggression outside of Ukraine. The secretive Russian military unit involved in these activities raises concerns about the security of global communications.
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