New intelligence reporting amounts to the first significant known lead about who was responsible for the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines that carried natural gas from Russia to Europe.
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Investigating the Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage
As investigators piece together clues, Russia has quietly taken steps to begin expensive repairs on the giant gas pipeline, complicating theories about who was behind September’s sabotage.
How a German State Helped Russia Complete Nord Stream 2
The threat of U.S. sanctions jeopardized completion of a second direct gas pipeline from Russia. So Gazprom and German officials concocted a phony climate foundation to get the job done.
Three Inquiries, but No Answers to Who Blew Holes in Nord Stream Pipelines
Denmark, Germany and Sweden are all investigating the ruptured pipeline sites, but they remain tight-lipped over who might have caused the damage and why.
Putin Offers to Make Turkey a Gas Hub to Preserve EU Energy Hold
Energy experts have questioned the viability of the Russian president’s proposal, saying it seemed unlikely that the bloc would approve new pipelines for Russian gas to Europe.
Swedish Investigators Say Pipeline Leaks Evidence Points to Sabotage
The Swedish equivalent of the F.B.I. on Thursday confirmed the suspicion that detonations had damaged natural gas lines under the Baltic Sea.
‘Naked Fear’: A Pipeline Attack Fans Anxiety in a German Village, and Beyond
The act of sabotage has brought the Ukraine war closer, raising anxiety levels and threatening to undermine the Europeans’ resolve to help Ukraine fight on.
Sabotaged Pipelines and a Mystery: Who Did It?
An attack on gas lines under the Baltic Sea exposes the vulnerability of an already jittery Europe. Some officials suggested Moscow was to blame, but with little evidence, others urge caution.
Nord Stream Pipeline Breaks Look Deliberate, Europeans Say
The leaks in the Nord Stream under the Baltic Sea heightened fears of shortages because of the clash with Russia, and showed how vital infrastructure could be at risk.