Leaks in Nord Stream gas pipelines likely 'sabotage,' European leaders say | CNN Business

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Leaders of several Western countries have said leaks in two Russian gas pipelines are likely the result of sabotage, vowing a strong response as investigations continue.

Swedish authorities sounded the alarm on Tuesday about leaks in the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines – both of which run under the Baltic Sea near Sweden and Denmark, and have been major flashpoints in the energy war between Europe and Russia. Neither pipeline was in operation at the time the leaks were found, but both still contained gas under pressure. Seismologists detected underwater explosions near the pipelines on Monday, but it’s unclear if those are connected to the leaks.

“All available information indicates those leaks are the result of a deliberate act,” the bloc’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said, while promising to increase energy security efforts. US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan also spoke with his Danish counterpart on Tuesday about the “apparent sabotage,” saying the US was supporting investigation efforts. Meanwhile, a Russian spokesman told reporters on Tuesday, “No option can be ruled out right now.

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Why haven't you carried views from your own ally Poland where former foreign minister is thanking US for terror, following Biden's threats to damage pipeline

Only america had the means, motive and opportunity.

I'm sure there are satelite images, radars available in that area. Let's recall that on numerous occasions US State Dept, inlcuding President Biden vowed to shut down Nord Stream. Baltic states, Poland, Ukraine were against that gas project. So, don't blame Russia as they make $

“And because of Russia’s actions, we’ve worked with Germany to ensure Nord Stream 2 will not — as I promised — will not move forward.”

Careful what you wish for CNN it could be the Biden administration. Look at Ms Applebaum’s husband thanking the US for blowing them up

Sabotage by the Biden administration

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