Tag: Seymour Hersh
Scientists reveal new evidence of Nord Stream explosions
A total of four explosions hit the gas lines last September, Norwegian researchers have claimed Seismic data indicates that four separate explosions hit Nord Stream gas pipelines last year, Norwegian scientists told The Guardian on Tuesday. The explosions destroyed three of the four Nord Stream lines. Seismologists at Norsar, a foundation set up to monitor…
Biden offered Erdogan IMF money to ratify Sweden’s NATO bid – Seymour Hersh
Ankara this week rolled back its opposition to Stockholm joining the US-led bloc Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh claimed on Thursday that US President Joe Biden offered his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan more than $11 billion in IMF aid to ratify Sweden’s bid to join the NATO bloc. In an article posted on his…
Biden offered Erdogan IMF support to ratify Sweden’s NATO bid Hersh
Ankara this week rolled back its opposition to Stockholm joining the US-led bloc Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh claimed on Thursday that US President Joe Biden offered his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan more than $11 billion in IMF aid to ratify Sweden’s bid to join the NATO bloc. In an article posted on his…
Biden offered Erdogan IMF support to ratify Sweden’s NATO bid – Hersh
Ankara this week rolled back its opposition to Stockholm joining the US-led bloc Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh claimed on Thursday that US President Joe Biden offered his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan more than $11 billion in IMF aid to ratify Sweden’s bid to join the NATO bloc. In an article posted on his…
New Nord Stream theory presented by American journalists
Investigators have misunderstood the signs of damage to the pipelines, Max Blumenthal and Wyatt Reed argue Western investigators, experts and the media overestimated the amount of explosives used to blow up the Nord Stream gas pipelines and misplaced the location of the blasts, US journalists Max Blumenthal and Wyatt Reed claimed in an article published…
American journalists offer new Nord Stream theory
Investigators have misunderstood the signs of damage to the pipelines, Max Blumenthal and Wyatt Reed argue Western investigators, experts and the media overestimated the amount of explosives used to blow up the Nord Stream gas pipelines and misplaced the exact location of the blasts, US journalists Max Blumenthal and Wyatt Reed claimed in an article…
Prosecutor predicts timeline for Nord Stream sabotage investigation
Mats Ljungqvist has told the Swedish media that he hopes the culprits behind the attack will be found and prosecuted Sweden hopes to finish its investigation into the Nord Stream gas pipeline sabotage by the fall of this year, prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist told Sweden’s radio on Wednesday. The underwater pipelines were destroyed in a series…
The game about the truth behind the Nord Stream explosions
At the end of September 2022, the Nord Stream pipelines will explode in the Baltic Sea. The gas leak becomes huge and strong currents wash around debris in the sea. Speculation about the sabotage starts immediately, there is a struggle to shape the story of what happened. Many point to Russia, which owns the pipelines…
Grayzone points to new evidence in Nord Stream’s sabotage target
A boot similar to those used by US and Ukrainian military divers has reportedly been found near the site A diving boot similar to those used by US and Ukrainian military divers has been found near one of the ruptured Nord Stream pipelines in Sweden’s exclusive economic zone in the Baltic Sea, The Grayzone reported…
The US cannot explain what happened to Nord Stream Russia
Moscow does not expect new insight from Washington on blasts that crippled key gas pipelines, senior diplomat says Washington has not responded to Moscow’s demands for an explanation of what happened to the Nord Stream pipelines after veteran journalist Seymour Hersh published a bombshell report accusing the United States of destroying the key gas route,…
The US cannot explain what happened to Nord Stream Russia
Moscow does not expect new insight from Washington on blasts that crippled key gas pipelines, senior diplomat says Washington has not responded to Moscow’s demands for an explanation of what happened to the Nord Stream pipelines after veteran journalist Seymour Hersh published a bombshell report accusing the United States of destroying the key gas route,…
State actor is the main scenario in Nord Stream’s sabotage investigators
Sweden’s prosecutors also noted various ?influence attempts? in connection with the noted incident The Swedish prosecutor investigating sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines has said that an attack by a state actor remains the “absolute main scenario” in its investigation into the crime. This contradicts claims by some Western media, which pointed the finger at…
State actor is “main scenario” in Nord Stream sabotage – investigators
Sweden’s public prosecutor’s office also noted various “influence attempts” in connection with the high-profile incident The Swedish prosecutor investigating sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines has said that an attack by a state actor is still “absolute main scenario” in its investigation of the crime. This contradicts the claims of some Western media, which pointed…
Nord Stream sabotage by state actor is the main scenario investigator
Sweden’s prosecutors also noted various ?influence attempts? in connection with the noted incident The Swedish prosecutor investigating sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines has said that an attack by a state actor remains the “absolute main scenario” in its investigation into the crime. This contradicts claims by some Western media, which have pointed the finger…
Nord Stream sabotage by state actor is “main scenario” – investigators
Sweden’s public prosecutor’s office also noted various “influence attempts” in connection with the high-profile incident The Swedish prosecutor investigating sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines has said that an attack by a state actor is still “absolute main scenario” in its investigation of the crime. This contradicts the claims of some Western media, which have…
Denmark reveals nature of mysterious object found near Nord Stream
The object turned out to be a spent smoke buoy, according to the Danish energy authority Denmark has rescued a mysterious object found next to the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, the Danish energy agency said on Wednesday, revealing that it turned out to be just a discarded smoke buoy. “Investigations indicate that the object…
Mysterious object found near Nord Stream explained
The find turned out to be a spent smoke buoy, according to the Danish energy authority Denmark has recovered a mysterious object discovered in the area of the Nord Stream 2 blast site, the Danish Energy Agency said on Wednesday, revealing that it turned out to be a discarded smoke buoy. “Investigations indicate that the…
Russia regrets the lack of support from the UN Security Council for the investigation of Nord Stream explosions
Moscow [Russia]March 29 (ANI): The Kremlin on Tuesday regretted the decision of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to reject Russia’s request for an international investigation into the Nord Stream pipeline explosions last September, Anadolu Agency reported. However, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow will continue its efforts for an objective investigation into the September…
Kremlin regrets lack of Nord Stream probe by UN
Moscow has vowed not to let the incident slide despite the failure of a resolution in the Security Council Russia will continue to push for an independent international investigation into the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage despite UN Security Council members not backing a proposal from Moscow this week, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. “We…
China wants Nord Stream attackers brought to justice
Beijing has accused Washington of ?double standards? about its position in investigating sabotage of the pipelines The Chinese Foreign Ministry has said that the saboteurs of the Nord Stream pipeline must face the consequences, as it condemned the failure of the United States to support a UN-led investigation into the incident. A Russian-sponsored resolution for…
The UN Security Council votes against the Russian resolution on Nord Stream sabotage
New York [US]March 28 (ANI): The UN Security Council did not support the Russian-Chinese resolution on the international investigation into Nord Stream sabotage on Monday, Russian news agency TASS reported. The resolution was supported by 3 countries, with zero votes against and 12 countries abstaining from voting. The resolution thus did not receive the nine…
The UNSC is to vote on a resolution on the Nord Stream sabotage investigation
New York [US]March 27 (ANI): The UN Security Council will on Monday vote on a Russian-Chinese draft resolution on an international investigation into sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines, Russian news agency TASS reported. The text of the draft proposes that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres establish an international independent commission…
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…
Biden administration continues to cover up responsibility for destroying Nord Stream pipelines: Seymour Hersh
After the recent visit of the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz In Washington, US and German intelligence services allegedly tried to spread false cover stories through the New York Times and Germany’s Die Zeit to counter the Hersh report. Since the Hersh bomb revelation, the Biden administration has gone to extremes, often re-revealing at great lengths…
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…
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…
European experts question unusual silence over Nord Stream explosions
© Provided by Xinhua Germany, has been particularly affected by the energy crisis due to the cessation of gas supplies from Russia. However, the country’s government, like its allies, has refrained from talking about the explosions publicly. BERLIN, March 6 (Xinhua) — Despite their own heavy losses, European countries — especially Germany — have unanimously…
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…
Hungary wants answers: Demands a UN investigation into the Nord Stream pipeline attack
According to Hersh’s sources, the explosives were planted by US Navy divers in June 2022 under the guise of NATO’s BALTOPS 22 exercise and detonated three months later by a remote signal from a sonar buoy. One source told Hersh that the plotters knew the covert operation was “an act of war,” and some in…
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…
Always look on the bright side – the costs of NATO membership
Military disasters and corporate failures pave the way for groupthink. However, all is not lost. “Always look on the bright side of life,” they say Monty Python who would be in a good position to replace their “Finland” song with a “NATO” song covering Finland’s current membership intrigues. In April 2022, the fanfare arising from…
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…
Evidence of US guilt for Nord Stream more than a smoking gun Russia
Blocking a UN probe would make the West look even more suspicious, Moscow’s ambassador told Security Council The destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines was an act of international terrorism and must be addressed to avoid “chaos” on the high seas, Moscow’s UN ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, told the UN Security Council on Tuesday. Russia has…
Russia protested against the US ambassador for arming Ukraine during Biden’s visit to Kiev
It accused the United States of “pumping the Ukrainian military with weapons and informing on attacks on Russian military and civilian infrastructure,” adding that such policies prove that the United States’ claims that it is not a party to the conflict are “inadequate and false.” Moscow also reminded Tracy that both Western-supplied weapons and the…
US says partners should investigate Nord Stream blasts
The State Department reacted to Russia’s request for a UN investigation of the pipelines? destruction The Nord Stream pipeline explosions did not take place on US soil so Washington believes it would be most appropriate for the countries whose territory was involved to investigate them, State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters on Wednesday. “I…
US and Norway blew up the Nord Stream Pipelines: Seymour Hersh
If Hersh’s report is accurate, this act of terrorism directed at the infrastructure of its own allies would have significant implications for the relationship between the United States and Germany and could be a turning point in relations between US and Europe. ”Last June, the Navy divers, operating under the cover of a widely publicised…
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…
Ukraine is draining NATO’s ammunition stockpile: Stoltenberg
BRUSSELS, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) — The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) must “increase production” of munitions as Ukraine’s rate of use is depleting current capabilities and draining stockpiles, the alliance’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday. The conflict in Ukraine is “consuming a huge amount of ammunition and depleting allied stocks,” he told reporters ahead…
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,…
Biden’s alleged meddling in Baltic Sea could be a game-changer
Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, Pulitzer Prize Winner for his reportage on the infamous My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War, has just broken the colossal true story of how America took out Russias Nord Stream I & II LNG Pipelines. Hershs account now affords all concerned to more clearly see and understand what the real…
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…
US blew up Nord Stream pipeline in covert operation, says top investigative journalist
Washington [US]February 11 (ANI): American investigative journalist and political writer Seymour Hersh claimed that the bombing of the Nord Stream undersea gas pipelines in September 2022 was carried out by the US in a covert operation, according to the results of his investigation published in Substack. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Hersh noted that the decision to…