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Russian Proposal in the Baltic Sea

Context

Russia's defense ministry suggested changing the borders of its territorial waters in the Baltic Sea. Possible areas affected include eastern Gulf of Finland, islands near the Finnish coast, Baltiysk, and Zelenogradsk in Kaliningrad.

About Baltic Sea Region:

  • The Baltic Sea is a large brackish inland sea bordered by several countries.
  • It stretches from St Petersburg to Denmark, including Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, and Denmark.
  • Notable subdivisions: Gulf of Bothnia in the north, Bothnian Sea, and Sea of Åland in the south.
  • Geographical Features:
  • Maximum depth: 459 meters, located on the Swedish side.
  • Connections:
    • Gulf of Finland connects to Saint Petersburg, Gulf of Riga between Estonia and Latvia.
    • Artificial waterways connect the Baltic Sea to the White Sea and the North Sea.

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