
New submarine cables in the Black Sea: Europe seeks digital independence from Russia
Eastern Europe is preparing for a new phase in telecommunications security. An ambitious submarine cable project, called Kardesa , will connect Bulgaria, Georgia, Turkey, and Ukraine without crossing Russian territorial waters, aiming to reduce dependence on Moscow for digital infrastructure. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027 . The new route aims to create a more stable and politically independent data corridor between Europe and Asia . Currently, only one cable connects Georgia and Bulgaria across the Black Sea , while other routes remain vulnerable because they pass near Kremlin-influenced routes. Kardesa intends to change this configuration, offering a more direct and










