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.
Tag: Sabotage (Crime)
In a Wary Arctic, Norway Starts to See Russian Spies Everywhere
Other European countries are, too, blurring the line between vigilance and paranoia.
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.
Denmark Says ‘Powerful Explosions’ Caused Nord Stream Pipeline Leaks
The findings were similar to those of Swedish investigators, who reported this month that the leaks were the result of detonations that they strongly suspected were acts of sabotage.
What We Know About the Mysterious Nord Stream Pipeline Leaks
The leaks, which may amount to as much as a third of Denmark’s annual carbon emissions, expose the vulnerability of critical infrastructure as the war in Ukraine continues.
Behind Enemy Lines, Ukrainians Tell Russians ‘You Are Never Safe’
Clandestine resistance cells are spotting targets, sabotaging rail lines and killing those deemed collaborators as they seek to unnerve Russian forces.
Your Wednesday Briefing: New Blasts Shake Crimea
Plus a political scandal grows in Australia and New Delhi offers a model for India’s schools.
Zelensky Takes Aim at Hidden Enemy: Ukrainians Aiding Russia
In firing his intelligence chief and top prosecutor, President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled a more aggressive approach to a fifth column undermining Ukraine’s war effort.
Review: ‘Dead in the Water,’ by Matthew Campbell & Kit Chellel
In Matthew Campbell and Kit Chellel’s real-life whodunit “Dead in the Water,” Big Oil, Big Insurance and global corruption clash on a giant scale.
A Nation of Spy-Catchers: Fear of Saboteurs Has Ukrainians on Edge
There are checkpoints, hotlines and apps for reporting suspicious activities. Ukrainians worry about saboteurs mixing among them, sowing mistrust and spreading misinformation.