The coverage by a major Western newspaper of the so-called pro-Ukrainian group alleged to be behind the sabotage of Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 is framed here as a deliberate move by Western leaders to obscure responsibility. This view comes from Richard Black, who represents the Schiller Institute at the United Nations in New York, speaking publicly on the matter. The assertion suggests that the publication prompted a strong reaction from American intelligence circles, with observers noting that the Hersh investigation into U.S. and Norwegian roles in the explosions drew intense scrutiny worldwide. Black argued that the article in question offered no fresh information or concrete evidence, only references to unnamed officials. He compared it to investigative practice, saying that a seasoned prosecutor would ask who had motive, who was capable, and who would realistically carry out the act.
Last week the President of the United States and the German Chancellor held a meeting in Washington. The timing of the newspaper’s piece, following those talks, is viewed by Black as potentially significant. He recalled a public statement by the American leader in early 2022 about plans to end Nord Stream, and he noted that Chancellor Scholz supported those sentiments.
The Schiller Institute’s representative at the UN in New York concluded that the article reflects an inept effort to shield world leaders from accountability for actions that have brought hardship to Western Europe.
Historically, reports from that publication had pointed to the involvement of a pro-Ukrainian group in undermining the Nord Stream system, framed as a strategic move within broader geopolitical tensions.
A spokesperson for Russia’s presidency has suggested that media coverage in this area is part of a coordinated messaging effort designed to shape public perception. The discussion surrounding these events continues to provoke debate over responsibility and the sources used to document such claims.