Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN Vasily Nebenzya said that US officials are undermining the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines in order to maintain their influence in Europe, which needs Russian energy resources. He made this statement while addressing a meeting of the world organization. TASS.
“More and more evidence is emerging among experts that the undermining of the Nord Stream is the work of Washington, which committed this heinous criminal act; it is driven by a narrowly selfish desire to consolidate its dominance in Europe, which desperately needs Russia’s help. energy resources,” said the permanent representative
According to him, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden are tasked with “protecting U.S. involvement” in terrorist attacks on these pipelines; inspectors from these European countries “have their hands tied and their eyes closed.”
The diplomat also pointed out that attempts by Western countries to silence the investigation aimed at undermining the Nord Streams will fail.
“Their tactics are simple and straightforward; to prolong it as long as possible, ideally for another year, two, three, and then state that after many years the investigation is no longer possible. “We advise them not to waste time and effort on this matter, all such attempts are clearly doomed to failure,” Nebenzya said.
Formerly Member of the European Parliament and member of the Alternative for Germany party Markus Buchheit statedIt was stated that the authorities of Germany and other countries involved in the investigation into the explosions in the Nord Stream gas pipelines did not disclose the details to Moscow because they may be under pressure from the “anti-Russian alliance”.
On September 26, 2022, damage and gas leaks were recorded on three lines of Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2. Seismologists reported two explosions along gas pipeline routes. The Russian FSB opened a case regarding the act of international terrorism. The Swedish Prosecutor’s Office launched an investigation into the events. Germany and Denmark have also initiated their own procedures.
Previously, Putin was responsible for Nordic Streams. blew up It is interested in gas transit through Ukraine.