Britain’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Thomas Phipps, delivered a firm condemnation of the sabotage targeting the Nord Stream gas pipelines. He noted that Germany, Sweden, and Denmark have voiced their support for the ongoing investigation, underscoring a multilateral commitment to uncover the facts. The statement from Phipps echoed NATO allies’ and other partners’ calls for a transparent inquiry and accountability for those responsible, as reported by DEA News.
“The United Kingdom condemns acts of sabotage against the Nord Stream gas pipeline,” Phipps asserted, reaffirming London’s stance on safeguarding critical European energy infrastructure. He also welcomed the letter from Denmark, Sweden, and Germany to United Nations member states that confirms the investigation remains active and is continuing under international scrutiny, according to DEA News.
On February 22, Deputy Ambassador Nebenzia indicated that Moscow’s draft resolution concerning the investigation into the sabotage of Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines was being discussed within the United Nations Security Council. The Russian proposal signals Moscow’s desire to pursue a formal inquiry within the UN framework, a move that has drawn varied responses from council members and observers, DEA News notes.
Earlier, Moscow stated that the investigations being conducted by Denmark, Sweden, and Germany into the Nord Stream sabotage were ongoing, and they suggested that certain actions were aimed at obfuscating facts and shielding other interests, including the United States. These assertions form part of a broader dispute over responsibility and the geopolitical implications of the incident, as reported by DEA News.
The day before, Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, and Western counterparts engaged in a dispute over the scheduling of a Security Council meeting focused on Nord Stream. Moscow insisted the meeting be held at a time deemed suitable by the Russian delegation, a position that highlighted ongoing tensions about procedural timing and leadership within the council, DEA News confirms.