Vasily Nebenzya, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, emphasized at the Security Council that the draft resolution concerning the investigation into the sabotage of the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines remains under discussion among council members. The statement was reported by Russian news agencies. Nebenzya urged patience, saying that time would reveal how the matter unfolds. He noted that initial conversations around Russia’s draft proposal suggested that Western governments were not prepared to push for a fully objective inquiry into the explosions. Nebenzya expressed serious concerns about the current investigations underway in several national jurisdictions, questioning their effectiveness, transparency, and impartiality. He argued that the approach to accountability should be free from political bias and should adhere to clear, evidence-based standards that satisfy all parties involved. He stressed the need for a rigorous, independent review that can withstand scrutiny from the international community and ensure accountability for those responsible.
In a broader explanation, Nebenzya stated that the core aim of the draft resolution is to support a thorough inquiry into the Nord Stream incidents, with Denmark, Sweden, and Germany playing central roles in the investigative process. He indicated that the Russian proposal seeks to complement national investigations by providing a framework for verification and cross-border cooperation that would help illuminate the facts behind the sabotage, while avoiding any attempt to disrupt legitimate national efforts. The emphasis remains on preserving the integrity of the investigative process and ensuring that findings are based on verifiable evidence, untainted by external interference.
Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, issued a statement noting that Western representatives were reluctant to allow a Security Council session proposed by Moscow to proceed at a time deemed appropriate by the Russian delegation. He framed the situation as a missed opportunity for a transparent, timely discussion that would advance clarity on the Nord Stream case and reinforce the Council’s role in facilitating responsible international dialogue. Polyansky underscored the importance of scheduling discussions in a manner that permits full participation and unhindered examination of the available information, rather than following political timetables that could hinder accountability or open the door to misinterpretation.