Russian President Vladimir Putin does not believe Ukrainian activists participated in the explosions at the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines. “Only specialists” could carry out such an action, Putin said in a television interview on Tuesday.
“This includes the support of a state that has the right technology,” said the Russian president. Media had previously speculated that a pro-Ukrainian group might be involved in the sabotage. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed the accusation as “ridiculous”. Now Putin also spoke of “total nonsense.” You should always ask yourself who might have an interest in the explosions. “Theoretically, the US could have an interest in preventing Russian energy resources from entering the European market.”
Another explosive discovered
According to Putin, a Gazprom ship also discovered evidence of another explosive device on the gas pipeline. This was about 30 kilometers from one of the other blast sites. An object was reportedly found at the pipe joint that could be an antenna to receive a signal to detonate an explosive device.
As reported, in September 2022 there were explosions on three of the four strands of the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea. As a result, investigative services in Germany, Sweden and Denmark began investigations. An act of sabotage and Russia as mastermind soon became suspicious. The Russian government, on the other hand, accused Britain of blowing up the lines.
Yacht chartered with false passports
A few days ago, the media in Germany, the US and Great Britain published information about the possible course of events. According to this, a group of six with forged passports would have rented a yacht and unnoticed placed the explosives in a water depth of more than 80 meters.
Nord Stream, also known as the Baltic Sea Pipelines, are four natural gas pipelines that run from Russia to Germany. Nord Stream 1 was commissioned in 2011 and is currently suspended. Nord Stream 2, on the other hand, was never used at all.
Source: Krone
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