Telecom group to build new $116m undersea cable in the Black Sea, bypassing Russia — project set to connect Bulgaria, Georgia, Turkey, and Ukraine

Vodafone Group and Vodafone Ukraine are collaborating on a new undersea cable project in the Black Sea, the Kardesa submarine cable system, set to connect Bulgaria, Georgia, Turkey, and Ukraine, bypassing Russia. The project aims to enhance connectivity and potentially stimulate investments in data centers and AI. The cable will offer an alternative route in the event of disruptions, increasing global internet resilience. Other initiatives, like Meta's global undersea cable plan, are also prioritizing secure routing to avoid geopolitical risks. Measures such as fiber optic sensing technology and drone deployments are being implemented to safeguard undersea infrastructure.