Russian civilian vessels spotted mapping undersea cables between Europe and US

A Telegraph investigation found over 500 incidents of Russian civilian vessels, including fishing trawlers, surveilling undersea cables linking the UK, Europe and the US. Britain is proposing a new law with up to 14 years in prison and unlimited fines for sabotaging cables.

• Over 500 incidents of Russian civilian vessels near undersea cables
• One vessel spent 113 hours around nine cables
• UK to replace 1885 law with up to 14 years for cable sabotage
• UK economy relies on the cables for about £65 billion a year