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Is Shetland really in Putin’s sights?

November 2, 2026

Is Shetland really in Putin’s sights?

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Should we all be prepping?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0pgn4ws

Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has raised the prospect of President Vladimir Putin (pictured) targeting the islands amid the development of its SaxaVord space port.

Laura talks to the BBC’s Paris Gourtsyannis and ex-Royal Navy commander Kevin Rowlands about the prospect of Russian attacks on the under-sea cables which provide our internet.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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