NATO announced on Friday that it is taking measures to protect undersea pipelines and cables. This comes in response to recent comments from a senior Russian leader suggesting that Russia could cut off undersea communications of its enemies. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated that Russia has the capability to map and potentially conduct actions against critical infrastructure off the coast of Europe, including gas pipelines, oil pipelines, and internet cables. To address this threat, NATO will establish a command center in Northwood, London, dedicated to monitoring threats and attacks on undersea infrastructure in NATO waters. Stoltenberg emphasized the importance of collecting information, intelligence, and sharing it with the private sector to better protect critical infrastructure. The announcement comes after accusations that Western countries were involved in sabotaging the Nord Stream pipelines, leading to speculation of retaliation from Russia. The United States has denied involvement in the attacks, but Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledged that it presents an opportunity for European countries to reduce their reliance on Russian gas. The incident has also sparked conspiracy theories, including claims that the attack was carried out by U.S. Navy divers in a Biden-authorized operation, which the White House has dismissed as false. Recent reports suggest that a pro-Ukrainian saboteur group may have been responsible for the attack, but no evidence has been found yet.