Scotcast - Is Shetland really in Putin’s sights?
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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 Gourtsoyannis 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.
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Published on Monday, 2nd November 2026.
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