Europe blames sabotage as pipeline leaks raise fears of Russian energy threat
Posted on AllSides September 28th, 2022
From The Left
Sabotage was behind underwater explosions that sent gas spewing from two major pipelines connecting Europe and Russia, Western leaders concurred Wednesday. The question now is whether the mystery might signal Moscow’s intent to intensify its energy clash with the continent as it escalates its military efforts in Ukraine.
The European Union’s top diplomat said the leaks from the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines under the Baltic Sea were caused by a “deliberate act,” though he stopped short of directly accusing anyone.
It remained unclear who or what might be behind the leaks, with the Kremlin...