Tag: Sabotage
Whodunnit: The Nord Stream mystery continues
Any hope that the mysterious object found attached to the Nord Stream pipeline might reveal the culprit behind the September explosions appears to have been dashed. Military researcher Johannes Riber has stated that it is extremely unlikely that the object, which measures 10 by 40 cm, has anything to do with the sabotage, reports DR. […]
Danish fleet present near Nord Stream 2 media
A vessel used by military divers was spotted near the sabotaged pipeline after discovering a mystery, national dailies report The Royal Danish Navy is believed to be conducting a diving operation east of the island of Bornholm, not far from the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline that was damaged by an explosion. Berlingske newspaper reported […]
Russia responds to Danish Nord Stream probe refusal
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has suggested that Copenhagen is doing Washington’s bidding Denmark has never been interested in finding the real perpetrators behind the explosions that destroyed Russia’s Nord Stream pipelines last September, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova claimed. She noted that Copenhagen had dragged its feet in granting permits for the second part […]
Russia criticizes Denmark for Nord Stream fraud
Copenhagen has refused to allow Moscow’s participation in a pipeline bombing Denying Russia access to the investigation into sabotage of Nord Stream gas pipelines makes a mockery of those probes, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday. “This is such a fraud, a total fraud, not even a scam but a three-penny game, which, […]
Russia shares Nord Stream’s communications with the UN’s top diplomat
Germany, Denmark and Sweden allegedly failed to keep Russia informed of their investigations Russia has released its communications with Denmark, Sweden and Germany regarding Nord Stream sabotage to members of the UN Security Council, a senior diplomat has said. “These documents allow our colleagues at the United Nations to confirm that the claims of these […]
Moscow reveals Nord Stream’s stonewalling – officially
Russia’s communications with EU nations on North Stream sabotage will be published, senior diplomat Dmitry Polyansky has promised Russia intends to share with the UN Security Council the exchanges it had with Germany, Denmark and Sweden regarding sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, a senior Russian diplomat has revealed. Moscow is trying to push its […]
Moscow will expose Nord Stream’s stonewalling official
Russia’s communications with EU nations on North Stream sabotage will be published, senior diplomat Dmitry Polyansky has promised Russia intends to share with the UN Security Council the exchanges it had with Germany, Denmark and Sweden regarding sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, a senior Russian diplomat has revealed. Moscow is trying to push its […]
West knows who is responsible for the Nord Stream attack The Times
The name of the Ukrainian suspect behind the sabotage ?has been circulating in intelligence secrets for months,? outlet claims Western intelligence agencies determined almost immediately that last year’s Nord Stream blasts had been orchestrated by a person with ties to Ukraine, but chose to withhold this information to avoid a diplomatic row between Kiev and […]
Germany is confident it has located the vessel responsible for the Nord Stream explosions on the Danish island of Christiansø, but no concrete evidence yet
Many rumors in circulationSeveral media in Germany, as well New York Timessuggest that a pro-Ukrainian group opposed to the pipeline link between Germany and Russia was behind the blasts. The Times, meanwhile, claims there is no evidence the Putin government was involved in the sabotage. Ukraine’s defense minister, Oleksiy Resnikov, denies that his country was […]
West knows who is responsible for Nord Stream’s attack Times
The name of the Ukrainian suspect behind the sabotage ?has been circulating in intelligence secrets for months,? outlet claims Western intelligence agencies determined almost immediately that last year’s Nord Stream blasts had been orchestrated by a person with ties to Ukraine, but chose to withhold this information to avoid a diplomatic row between Kiev and […]
The Nord Stream explosions hurt the Baltic wildlife researchers
Scientists say pipeline explosions stirred up chemical waste and threaten cod and porpoise populations The destruction of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines not only interrupted the flow of Russian natural gas to Western Europe, it killed and poisoned already endangered fish and marine mammal species in the Baltic Sea, says a new report […]
Spanish expert accuses the US of blowing up the Nord Stream pipeline
© Provided by Xinhua Josep Puigsech, an expert on Russian affairs and contemporary history, points to “a clear gain to be made” by the US and a strengthening of its geopolitical influence over Germany. BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — “I increasingly believe that the incident that led to the rupture of the gas pipeline […]
Roundup: Germany mum on Nord Stream explosions amid US sabotage claims
BERLIN, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) — The German government is condoning the explosions that destroyed the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines on Sept. 26 last year, even as the country continues to suffer a severe energy crisis following the disruption of Russian gas supplies. Without even giving access to members of the German Bundestag (the […]
Germany mum on Nord Stream explosions amid US sabotage claims
© Provided by Xinhua Without even giving access to members of the German Bundestag, all information on the matter has been classified as “highly confidential” due to the so-called third-party rule, which prevents conflicts with the interests of the allied states or their intelligence services. BERLIN, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) — The German government is condoning […]
Russia-EU relations no longer exist Moscow
The bloc chose economic ruin to be a vassal of the United States, Moscow’s UN envoy has said. Relations between the European Union and Russia are virtually non-existent, consumed by the abyss of EU subservience to the United States, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia told the Security Council on Thursday. Moscow […]
Calls are mounting to investigate alleged US involvement in Nord Stream blasts
© Provided by Xinhua A leading European analyst told Xinhua on Tuesday that potential evidence of US involvement would affect how each side of the Ukraine crisis is viewed internationally. ROME, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) — Three European countries probing the details of the Nord Stream pipeline explosion last September said Tuesday they are not sure […]
Moscow takes aim at West over Nord Stream sabotage
The United States and its allies hope the issue will “fade into the sand,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed The West is against a transparent investigation into the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. Earlier this week, Moscow’s UN ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, claimed that evidence of Washington’s […]
New: The big mail robbery in Gothenburg
The robber league consists of a group of childhood friends from Hässelby in Stockholm. They have received an insider tip that there are large sums of money at the postal terminal in Gothenburg. – This was a big operation. I had been involved in big things before, even though this was among the biggest, says […]
NATO chief calls for bigger defense budgets
BRUSSELS, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) — North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member states should commit to spending at least 2 percent of their gross domestic product (GDP) on defense by next year, the alliance’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday. He was speaking to journalists after a NATO defense ministers’ meeting here to address key issues […]
Tiotusentals dör i Ukraina medan väst ser på
I en nyligen kolumnskrev militäranalytiker William Astore, “[Congressman] George Santos är ett symptom på en mycket större sjukdom: en brist på heder, en brist på skam, i Amerika. Heder, sanning och integritet verkar helt enkelt inte spela någon roll, eller spela någon större roll, i Amerika idag. Men hur har man en demokrati där det […]
Kremlin reacts to Nord Stream’s sabotage claims
A new article alleging an American role in the explosions highlights the need for an international probe, says Dmitry Peskov Russia is concerned about efforts to quietly wind down the investigation into last year’s Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov has said. A report by well-known American investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, […]
The US lies about Nord Stream exposing Moscow
The Russian Foreign Ministry has reminded the State Department of its own history of misleading claims Attempts by the US State Department to brush off Seymour Hersh’s article on sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines as “nonsense” are blatant lies that show a shocking ignorance of American history, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told […]
Monday papers: Hybrid threats and forbidden logs
Hybrid threats and sabotage concerns will make domestic headlines on Monday.
When the war moves to the bottom of the sea
The suspected attack on the gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and 2 has opened the world’s eyes to all the infrastructure built on the bottom of the sea and our dependence on it. Oil and gas pipelines, internet and power cables, energy islands and offshore wind farms can all become targets of subsurface gray zone […]
The trains come to a standstill across Zealand
If you had hoped to take the train somewhere in Copenhagen and Zealand today, you could perhaps try alternative transport routes. At the moment there is no S trains in the capital region and regional traffic has also come to a standstill all over Zealand. The problem will also affect lines in other parts of […]
Sweden is to carry out a further Nord Stream crime scene investigation
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — Sweden will conduct further crime scene investigations into suspected sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 natural gas pipelines, the Swedish Prosecutor’s Office said here on Friday. “I have decided to, together with the security police, carry out a number of additional investigations at the crime scene,” says chief […]
Berlin considers Nord Stream 2 unsuitable for gas deliveries Der Spiegel
The German government reportedly fears that both strands of the pipeline may have been damaged by explosions in September German authorities doubt that the Nord Stream 2 pipeline can be used for gas supply after the explosions in September that ruptured one of its strands, Der Spiegel reported on Thursday. “It is very likely that […]
The Swedish Navy conducts inspections at the Nord Stream pipeline leak site
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) — The Swedish Navy said Wednesday it had deployed two ships to conduct further investigations into the Nord Stream pipeline leaks in the Baltic Sea. “I can confirm that we are there with two minesweepers,” Jimmie Adamsson, the navy’s chief of communications, told Sweden’s Television on Wednesday, adding that the vessels […]
Nord Stream’s repair time assessed
The pipelines can be fixed within several months, reports the Danish TV company Russia’s Nord Stream gas pipelines, which were damaged and rendered inoperable by underwater explosions in late September, may be repaired within months, according to reports by the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR) citing Sten Ussing, chief engineer at consulting group COWI. Ussing judged […]
Now the verdict falls against the climate activists who blocked the E4
Today, the Solna District Court announces the verdict against the twelve people who are accused of sabotage after a climate action on the E4 in Solna in August. The activists blocked traffic by, among other things, gluing themselves to the highway and an emergency ambulance was one of the vehicles stuck in the queues. Hear […]
Danish News Round-Up: The Danish Parliament must consider proposals for a bereavement plan
On August 23, a citizens’ motion emerged outlining a plan to offer support to families during the critical period immediately following the sudden death of the mother or father. In less than a month, the proposal gained an impressive 50,000 supporters. Support for bereaved familiesIn the days, weeks and months after a child loses one […]
Kamikaze drones create the new horror of war
When the bridge between the Russian mainland and the annexed Crimean peninsula is blown up, Vladimir Putin responds with attacks on Ukrainian cities. Among the missiles targeting civilians are Iranian suicide drones. And drones have a big role in the war in Ukraine, not least in propaganda. On Twitter, for example, there are constantly new […]
The first images of Nord Stream’s damage were revealed
The images and video show evidence of what Danish police say were ?powerful explosions? Swedish newspaper Expressen released the first underwater images of the broken gas pipeline Nord Stream 1 on Tuesday. The Russia-Germany gas pipeline was seriously damaged in an apparent act of sabotage last month. The video footage, taken 80 meters below the […]
Information about the Nord Stream probe is shared by the media
Berlin suspects the pipelines were targeted on purpose, but has stopped short of assigning blame, WSJ reports The explosions that tore through the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines last month were likely caused by sabotage, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing German officials familiar with the investigation. Earlier, the Russian Foreign […]
The first images of Nord Stream’s damage revealed (VIDEO)
The images and video show evidence of what Danish police say were “powerful explosions” Swedish newspaper Expressen released the first underwater images of the broken gas pipeline Nord Stream 1 on Tuesday. The Russia-Germany gas pipeline was seriously damaged in an apparent act of sabotage last month. The video footage, taken 80 meters below the […]
EU strengthens infrastructure protection Bloomberg
Member states must strengthen their energy and other key sectors against potential sabotage, the bloc warned Europe must take steps to protect its energy, communications, transport and other critical infrastructure from potential sabotage, the European Commission will recommend this week, according to Bloomberg. The EU’s governing body will also issue a “blueprint” for responding to […]
EU states withdraw from the joint Nord Stream investigation – media
Sweden, Denmark and Germany are reportedly conducting separate investigations into the incident Stockholm, Copenhagen and Berlin have refused to conduct a joint investigation into the alleged sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, the Tagesschau news portal, owned by ARD media, reported on Friday. According to the report, the three nations “actually wanted to investigate […]
Nord Stream saboteurs plunged the EU into energy poverty in Moscow
The destruction of Russian gas pipelines has ?undoed? EU energy security, said Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak The perpetrators of the attacks on the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines have destroyed the EU’s hopes for a secure and sustainable energy supply, Deputy Prime Minister Aleksander Novak has declared on the sidelines of the Russian Energy […]
Nord Stream saboteurs threw EU to top energy poverty minister
The destruction of Russian gas pipelines has ?undoed? EU energy security, said Moscow’s deputy prime minister The perpetrators behind the attacks on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 natural gas pipelines have destroyed the EU’s hopes for a secure and sustainable energy supply, Deputy Prime Minister Aleksander Novak has said on the sidelines of the […]
EU states withdraw from joint Nord Stream probe media
Sweden, Denmark and Germany are reportedly conducting separate investigations into the incident Stockholm, Copenhagen and Berlin have refused to conduct a joint investigation into the alleged sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, the Tagesschau news portal, owned by ARD media, reported on Friday. According to the report, the three nations “actually wanted to investigate […]
EU countries withdraw from joint Nord Stream explosion probe media
Sweden, Denmark and Germany will carry out investigations into the incident separately, reports the TV company ARD Stockholm, Copenhagen and Berlin have refused to conduct a joint investigation into the alleged sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, the Tagesschau news portal, owned by ARD media, reported on Friday. According to the report, the three […]
Moscow demands answers to Nord Stream explosions
Russia’s Foreign Ministry summons envoys from Germany, Denmark and Sweden for their refusal to provide access to the investigation Russia will not recognize the results of the ongoing investigation into the explosions at the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines in late September unless its experts are allowed to participate in the […]
Russia ready to restart supplies, ball in the EU: Putin on gas supplies via the Nord Stream 2 pipeline
If they want, let them turn on the faucet and that’s it. We will not limit anyone anywhere, including our readiness to supply additional quantities in the fall-winter season,” Reuters reported. He said that Europe’s prosperity in recent decades was based on cooperation with Russia. “I have repeatedly said that Nord Streams has no political […]
Leak found in Russian oil pipeline to German Polish operator
The cause of the breach is not yet known, says the route’s operator Polish operator PERN has said it has discovered a leak on the Druzhba pipeline, which supplies Russian oil to Germany. The breach was detected late on Tuesday by automated systems on one of the two strands of the pipeline, about 70 kilometers […]
NATO once lost drones during Nord Stream Gazprom
An unmanned submarine equipped with an explosive device ended up under the pipeline back in 2015, the Russian energy giant claims The US-led NATO military bloc once managed to “drop” an armed underwater drone just below the Nord Stream pipeline, a Gazprom spokesman has claimed. “On November 6, 2015, a NATO underwater mine destroyer ‘Seafox’ […]
Putin hints at the culprits behind Nord Stream sabotage
The explosions on the gas pipelines have made it easier to force American LNG on Europe, says the Russian president Those who benefit most from the damage to the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea are the ones responsible for it, Russian President Vladmir Putin has said. “Everyone understands who is behind this […]
Greta Thunberg calls on Germany to keep nuclear power plants running
Climate activist has called for reactors to be kept running instead of using more coal-fired power amid Europe’s energy crisis Climate activist Greta Thunberg has given her blessing for Germany to delay plans to shut down its last remaining nuclear power plants at the end of this year, saying the loss of their output amid […]
NATO once lost during Nord Stream Gazprom
An unmanned submarine equipped with an explosive device ended up under the pipeline back in 2015, the Russian energy giant claims The US-led NATO military bloc once managed to “drop” an armed underwater drone just below the Nord Stream pipeline, a Gazprom spokesman has claimed. “On November 6, 2015, a NATO underwater mine destroyer ‘Seafox’ […]
Greta Thunberg supports the German plan to keep the nuclear power plant running
Climate activist has called for reactors to be kept running instead of using more coal-fired power amid Europe’s energy crisis Climate activist Greta Thunberg has given her blessing for Germany to delay plans to shut down its last remaining nuclear power plants at the end of this year, saying the loss of their output amid […]
Leak found on Russian oil pipeline to German Polish operator
The reason for the breach on the Druzhba pipeline is not yet known, says the operator of the route Polish operator PERN has said it has discovered a leak on the Druzhba pipeline, which supplies Russian oil to Germany. The break was detected late on Tuesday by automated systems on one of the two strands […]
Greta Thunberg gives Germany permission to keep nuclear power plants running
Climate activist has called for reactors to be kept running instead of using more coal-fired power amid Europe’s energy crisis Climate activist Greta Thunberg has given her blessing for Germany to delay plans to shut down its last remaining nuclear power plants at the end of this year, saying the loss of their output amid […]
NATO once lost underwater drones during Nord Stream, Gazprom recalls
An unmanned submarine equipped with an explosive device ended up under the pipeline back in 2015, Russia’s energy giant recalled The US-led NATO alliance has been very active in the waters around Nord Stream and once even managed to “drop” an armed underwater drone just below the pipeline, a Gazprom spokesman has said. “On November […]
Sweden will not share the results of the Nord Stream probe with the Russian Prime Minister
Magdalena Andersson cited the confidential nature of the investigation while suggesting that Moscow could conduct its own investigation Sweden will not share the results of its investigation into the explosions that severely damaged the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines in late September with Russia, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has said. President Vladimir Putin […]
Sweden will not share the findings of Nord Stream’s probe with Russia – PM
Magdalena Andersson cited the confidential nature of the investigation while suggesting that Moscow could conduct its own investigation Sweden will not share the results of its investigation into the explosions that severely damaged the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines in late September with Russia, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has said. The Swedish authorities […]
Sweden rejects Russian demand to share the findings of the Nord Stream leaks
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) — Sweden will not share the results of the crime scene investigation with Russia following the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines two weeks ago, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said Monday, citing confidentiality. “In Sweden, we have pre-investigation secrecy. We are working on exactly how to formulate our response,” […]
Nord Stream’s methane leak is smaller than previously feared
Photo: Pixabay/klassensprecher930 When the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines were shut down in late September, likely as a result of sabotage, large amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, leaked into the Baltic Sea, raising fears of both an environmental disaster and a blow to the climate. The two damaged pipelines, which link […]
Don’t let gas stocks fall low this winter, official warns Europe
PARIS, France: If EU countries empty their natural gas tanks in the coming winter, Europe could face a worse-than-expected energy crisis next year, said Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA). After Russia cut gas supplies in response to Western sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine, European countries have filled storage tanks […]
Russia ready to send gas to EU via Nord Stream 2 Minister
Deliveries are possible through the undamaged pipeline, according to Aleksander Novak Russia can supply gas to the EU through a strand of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that was not damaged by the latest sabotage, Deputy Prime Minister Aleksander Novak has told RIA Novosti. The former energy minister described the attempts to destroy Nord Stream […]
Russia ready to send gas to the EU via Nord Stream 2 Moscow
Deliveries are possible through the undamaged pipeline, according to Russia’s deputy prime minister Russia can supply gas to Europe through a strand of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that was not damaged by the latest explosions, according to Deputy Prime Minister Aleksander Novak. The energy official described the explosions on the Nord Stream 1 and […]
Russia ready to send gas to Europe via Nord Stream 2 Moscow
Deliveries are possible through the undamaged pipeline, according to Russia’s deputy prime minister Russia can supply gas to Europe through a strand of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that was not damaged by the latest explosions, according to Deputy Prime Minister Aleksander Novak. The energy official described the explosions on the Nord Stream 1 and […]
Interview: US scientists say Nord Stream leaks ‘need honest investigation’
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) — U.S. attempts to blame Russia for the Nord Stream gas pipeline leaks are “very unconvincing,” a prominent U.S. scientist and a senior U.N. adviser have said, calling for an honest investigation. “The evidence is of course incomplete at this stage, but the US attempt to blame Russia is very unconvincing […]
Estonia proposes that NATO expand its missions
The defense minister says the US-led bloc should carry out underwater policing after the Nord Stream incident Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has called on NATO to increase its patrols in the Baltic Sea, not only above but also underwater, following the recent explosions that knocked out the Russian gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and […]
Estonia wants NATO to expand its missions
The defense minister says the US-led bloc should carry out underwater policing after the Nord Stream incident Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has called on NATO to increase its patrols in the Baltic Sea, not only above but also underwater, following the recent explosions that knocked out the Russian gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and […]
This is how Europe increases preparedness after the attack on Nord Stream
The protection of important infrastructure will now be addressed within the EU. A piquant coincidence was that the gas pipeline Baltic Pipe, which crosses the Nord Stream in the Baltic Sea, was inaugurated the same week that it began to be discovered that it was a matter of sabotage against the Nord Stream. The explosions […]
Italy tightens surveillance of submarine cables
The move comes in response to sabotage on the Nord Stream pipelines, an official told Reuters The Italian government has stepped up surveillance and controls on underwater energy and telecommunications cables off its coast, a source close to the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. The decision comes in response to the explosions discovered at the […]
US scientists say Nord Stream leaks ‘need honest investigation’
© Provided by Xinhua “It makes Europe more dependent on the US. It robs Russia of a negotiating tool for negotiations,” said Sachs, special adviser to three UN secretaries-general from 2001 to 2018 and now chair of the UN Sustainable Development Network. WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) — U.S. attempts to blame Russia for the Nord […]
Russia points the finger at the sole recipient of pipeline sabotage
The pipelines were the last thing that ensured the EU’s energy independence, Moscow’s UN envoy said The sabotage of Russia’s Nord Stream gas pipeline benefits the United States, not Russia or the EU, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said on Friday. “The main question is whether what happened with Nord Stream […]
Europe has been indefinitely deprived of the key gas supply route Gazprom
The Russian energy giant is looking for ways to get the pipelines up and running, but the timeline can’t yet be estimated? The damage to Russia’s Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines means Europe will be indefinitely deprived of one of its most important gas supply routes, Gazprom spokesman Sergey Kupriyanov said on Friday. “Basically, […]
At the UN, Russia, USA Trade barbs over the Nord Stream damage
The US and Russia traded barbs and accusations at a UN Security Council meeting on Friday over the apparent sabotage of a major gas pipeline that Russia uses to supply Europe. Between September 26 and 29, explosions caused four leaks in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines that run along the bottom of the […]
Ex-Polish FM thanks the US for the destruction of the Russian gas pipeline
Moscow has called the events a “terrorist attack” While the United States, Russia and most European governments were reticent to judge who might be behind Monday’s explosion that damaged both Nord Stream pipelines and cut Germany off from Russian gas, former Polish minister and member of the European Parliament Radoslaw Sikorski had no such qualms. […]
The US is praised for the Nord Stream explosion
“Thank you USA,” said Poland’s former defense and foreign minister Sikorski While the United States, Russia and most European governments were reticent to judge who might be behind Monday’s explosion that damaged both Nord Stream pipelines and cut Germany off from Russian gas, former Polish minister and MEP Radoslaw Sikorski had no such qualms. “Thank […]
Swedish intelligence initiates Nord Stream’s sabotage inquiry
Sweden’s security service (SAPO) said on Wednesday it will investigate unexplained explosions and leaks on Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea, calling them “gross sabotage”. SAPO took over the investigation from the police because “it could relate to a serious crime that could be at least partially targeted Swedish interests,” it said. The intelligence […]
Denmark estimates when the Nord Stream pipelines will be empty
The damaged infrastructure will end by the end of the week, an official has said More than half of all the gas contained in the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines has spilled, the head of the Danish Energy Authority, Kristoffer Boettzauw, told reporters on Wednesday. The pipelines suffered a leak on Monday […]
Another leak discovered on Nord Stream’s pipelines
There are two intrusions into the Swedish economic zone and two more into the Danish one, says Sweden’s coast guard. The Swedish coast guard has said it has discovered a fourth leak on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, which were damaged earlier this week in an alleged sabotage. At first it was believed that the […]
Sweden discovers the fourth Nord Stream leak – media
There are two breaches in each of Stockholm’s and Copenhagen’s economic zones, officials explain The Swedish coast guard has said it has discovered a fourth Nord Stream gas pipeline leak. The key infrastructure was damaged earlier this week in an alleged act of sabotage. At first it was believed that the pipelines on the bottom […]
Sweden considers possible effects of Nord Stream’s “detonation”
Authorities will check whether the gas line explosions affected a power cable connection with Poland Authorities in Sweden are concerned that sabotage on Nord Stream’s gas pipelines this week may have also damaged an important underwater pipeline. SwePol Link delivers electricity between Karlshamn in Sweden and Bruskowo Wielkie in Poland. The cable was shut down […]
Russia says West masterminded the Nord Stream attacks
Spy chief Sergey Naryshkin claims Moscow’s adversaries are trying to cover up sabotaging the pipelines Director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Sergey Naryshkin says there is evidence to suggest that “Western” may have been behind the deactivation of Nord Stream’s underwater pipelines. “We already have some material, which points to a Western trail in […]
Unidentified drones spotted before Nord Stream blasts – Norway
The number of unmanned aircraft near offshore platforms increased in September, energy workers reported Norway’s offshore energy operators reported an increasing number of unidentified drones near their platforms in the days leading up to the apparent sabotage of the Russian Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines. The Norwegian Petroleum Authority held a meeting with […]
Unidentified drones spotted before Nord Stream blasts Norway
The number of unmanned aircraft near offshore platforms increased in September, energy workers reported Norway’s offshore energy operators reported an increasing number of unidentified drones near their platforms in the days leading up to the apparent sabotage of the Russian Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines. The Norwegian Petroleum Authority held a meeting with […]
Russia says Western traces behind the Nord Stream attacks
Spy chief Sergey Naryshkin claims Moscow’s adversaries are trying to cover up sabotaging the pipelines Director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Sergey Naryshkin says there is evidence to suggest that “the West” may have been behind the deactivation of the Nord Stream underwater pipelines. “We already have some material that points to a Western […]
Unexplained leaks hit Russian underwater gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea
Scandinavian neighbors Sweden and Denmark are investigating leaks in two Russian gas pipelines that run under the Baltic Sea that the operator called “unprecedented”. Sweden issued a warning on Tuesday about two leaks discovered in the Nord Stream 1 pipeline shortly after another leak was discovered on the nearby Nord Stream 2 pipeline, prompting Denmark […]
Mystery leaks from pipelines bubble up in the Baltic Sea
Washington – European officials say sabotage of the two Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea is suspected. “There are three leaks, so it’s hard to imagine that it could be accidental,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday. “We clearly see that this is sabotage – an act that likely means another step […]
Sweden investigates possible plot behind Russian pipeline leaks
The authorities suspect ?gross sabotage? which the US reportedly offers ‘support? to European investigations Police in Sweden have launched a preliminary investigation into a possible sabotage attack on Russia’s Nord Stream lines 1 and 2, after several large leaks were reported following sudden pressure losses on three of the network’s lines on Monday. “We have […]
Swedish experts report explosions at the Nord Stream pipeline sites
Seismologists confirm that underwater explosions have been detected, as foul play is suspected Scientists in Denmark and Sweden recorded underwater explosions near the Nord Stream pipelines on Monday, as several large leaks were reported. Sabotage is now believed to be behind the damage. “There is no doubt that these were explosions,” seismologist Björn Lund at […]
Thursday’s papers: Finland reacts to the “sabotage” of Nord Stream, the history of the pipeline, the former prime minister’s Russian client
Ilta-Sanomat offers a political history lesson on the lack of discussion about the Nord Stream gas pipeline project during its construction.
“Totally unacceptable”: EU warns after leaks found in Nord Stream gas pipelines
Brussels [Belgium]September 28 (ANI): European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Wednesday expressed deep concern over damage to the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, the strategic infrastructure connecting Russia to Europe. Borrell warned that any deliberate disruption of European energy infrastructure is “completely unacceptable and will be met with a robust and united […]
Russia calls to the UN Security Council
Will Moscow request a meeting about a suspected sabotage? attack on the Nord Stream pipeline Moscow is seeking to call an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council regarding the “provocations” at the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Wednesday in a Telegram post. Both pipelines […]
Russia issues emergency calls to the UN Security Council
Will Moscow request a meeting on suspected sabotage? against the Nord Stream pipeline Moscow wants to call an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council regarding the “provocations” at the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday in a Telegram post. Both pipelines were severely damaged earlier […]
Nord Stream is not leaking the EU by chance
The pipeline incidents ?are the result of an intentional act? insisted the diplomat The gas leaks at the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines “are not a coincidence,” the EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said on Wednesday, adding that Brussels would support any investigation “aimed at getting full clarity.” “All available information indicates that […]
Denmark comments on the future of Nord Stream
The damaged Russian gas pipelines will run out by the end of the week, a Danish official has said More than half of all the gas contained in the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines has spilled, the head of the Danish Energy Authority, Kristoffer Boettzauw, told reporters on Wednesday. The pipelines suffered […]
Sweden discovers fourth Nord Stream leak media
There are two breaches in each of Stockholm’s and Copenhagen’s economic zones, officials explain The Swedish coast guard has said it has discovered a fourth Nord Stream gas pipeline leak. The key infrastructure was damaged earlier this week in an alleged act of sabotage. At first it was believed that the pipelines on the bottom […]
Russia plans annexation ceremony as Ukrainian allies brace for sanctions
The Kremlin said Russia will hold a ceremony on Friday to officially incorporate four areas of Ukraine into Russia, a process Ukraine and its allies have dismissed as illegal while promising retaliation in the form of new sanctions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday that the ceremony will include Russian President Vladimir Putin […]
Norway deploys troops after suspected pipeline sabotage
Oslo says the damage to Nord Stream’s infrastructure looks ?deliberate? The military has been deployed to protect Norwegian energy facilities in the wake of the suspected sabotage attack on Russia’s Nord Stream 1 and 2 underwater gas pipelines, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere has said. “Military forces will be more present and visible near our […]
Nord Stream incident a terrorist act Kremlin
Such an incident is unlikely to have occurred without the involvement of a state power, said spokesman Dmitry Peskov The damage inflicted on Russia’s Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines points to a likely “terrorist act,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday. He told reporters that it is currently difficult to say with absolute […]
NATO tested underwater equipment near Nord Stream Moscow
In June, the military alliance experimented with unmanned submarines near the island of Bornholm NATO conducted exercises with deep-sea equipment in the area where gas leaks in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines were discovered this week, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday. She added that the entire Baltic Sea is […]
Pentagon comments on Nord Stream crime
More information is needed before it is possible to say who is behind the incident, the US Secretary of Defense has said It is too early to speculate on who is responsible for the gas leaks in the Nord Stream pipelines, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Friday, adding that a full investigation of […]
The climate activists who stop planes
In this documentary, you will hear from several Extinction Rebellion (XR) climate activists, all of whom are at risk or have already been convicted of crimes such as aviation sabotage and unauthorized access to protected objects. They say they want to disrupt society as much as possible. Josefin, 28 years oldis set to make his […]
Pentagon comments on alleged Nord Stream sabotage
More information is needed before it is possible to say who is behind the incident, the US Secretary of Defense has said It is too early to speculate on who is responsible for the gas leaks in the Nord Stream pipelines, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Friday, adding that a full investigation into […]
