Russia urges Angela Merkel to activate NordStream 2 pipeline as one of her last acts in power
3 years, 2 months ago

Russia urges Angela Merkel to activate NordStream 2 pipeline as one of her last acts in power

The Telegraph  

Vladimir Putin is putting pressure on Angela Merkel to use her influence to secure clearance for the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline before she steps down as German chancellor. The Kremlin said putting the pipeline into operation would lower rapidly rising gas prices in Europe in a bid to pressure Mrs Merkel to speed up a regulator’s decision. First of all, of course, this is, definitely, completion of certification and the fastest clearance for gas supplies via the completed Nord Stream 2,” Alexander Novak, the Russian deputy prime minister, said on Wednesday. “It’s the first time since the Cold War that Russia has been able to manipulate European markets to get what it wants,” Timothy Ash, a senior strategist at Bluebay Asset Management, told the Telegraph.

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Column: Trump talks tough on Russia now, but as president he bowed to Putin
3 months, 1 week ago

Column: Trump talks tough on Russia now, but as president he bowed to Putin

LA Times  

Nothing good could come of this huddle between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in 2017. As president, Trump imposed sanctions on the company building the pipeline in December 2019, with the State Department saying the pipeline “is a tool Russia is using to support its continued aggression against Ukraine.” Opinion Columnist LZ Granderson LZ Granderson writes about culture, politics, sports …

Russian ambassador slams US for silence on Nord Stream
4 months, 1 week ago

Russian ambassador slams US for silence on Nord Stream

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-08-16 16:25 Gas bubbles from the Nord Stream 2 leak reaching surface of the Baltic Sea in the area shows disturbance of well over one kilometer diameter near Bornholm, Denmark, Sept 27, 2022. MOSCOW - Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said Friday that Washington is implicitly legitimizing terrorism by remaining silent on the bombing …

Russian ambassador slams US for silence on Nord Stream
4 months, 1 week ago

Russian ambassador slams US for silence on Nord Stream

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-08-16 16:25 Gas bubbles from the Nord Stream 2 leak reaching surface of the Baltic Sea in the area shows disturbance of well over one kilometer diameter near Bornholm, Denmark, Sept 27, 2022. MOSCOW - Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said Friday that Washington is implicitly legitimizing terrorism by remaining silent on the bombing …

US knew of Ukraine's plan to blow up Nord Stream gas pipeline three months before
1 year, 6 months ago

US knew of Ukraine's plan to blow up Nord Stream gas pipeline three months before

Firstpost  

The United States knew Ukraine’s plan of blowing up the Nord Stream gas pipeline three months before the explosion on 26 September, 2022. According to a report by The Washington Post, an unnamed European intelligence agency told the CIA in June last year, four months after Russia invaded Ukraine, that a six-person team of Ukrainian special operations forces intended to …

Russia has ‘intent and ability’ to target underwater infrastructure
1 year, 7 months ago

Russia has ‘intent and ability’ to target underwater infrastructure

The Independent  

There is no doubt Russia has “the intent and the ability” to target the West’s underwater energy and communication lines, Ben Wallace said as he launched a security partnership with Norway. At a press conference alongside his Norwegian counterpart at the Northwood military base on Thursday, the Defence Secretary said Moscow has submarines and spy ships “specifically designed” to “potentially …

UN Security Council declines Russia's request to probe Nord Stream blasts
1 year, 8 months ago

UN Security Council declines Russia's request to probe Nord Stream blasts

Firstpost  

Russia, China and Brazil voted in favor of the Russian request, but other Security Council members abstained or said another investigation was unnecessary United Nations: The UN Security Council on Monday declined a Russian request to investigate the blasts on the pipelines that move natural gas from Russia to Europe under the Baltic Sea. Russia, China and Brazil voted in …

UNSC declines Russia's request to probe Nord Stream blasts
1 year, 8 months ago

UNSC declines Russia's request to probe Nord Stream blasts

Hindustan Times  

The U.N. Security Council on Monday declined a Russian request to investigate the blasts on the pipelines that move natural gas from Russia to Europe under the Baltic Sea. The U.S. deputy ambassador, Robert Wood, said there was no need for a U.N. probe when investigations by Sweden, Denmark and Germany “are proceeding in a comprehensive, transparent and impartial manner.” …

Putin calls Ukraine role in Nord Stream blasts ‘sheer nonsense’
1 year, 9 months ago

Putin calls Ukraine role in Nord Stream blasts ‘sheer nonsense’

Al Jazeera  

Russian president rejects theory ‘pro-Ukraine groups’ carried out the pipeline sabotage and describes Germany as ‘occupied’ by the United States. Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed as “sheer nonsense” allegations that Ukrainians could be behind the explosions that crippled the Nord Stream gas pipelines, suggesting the United States may have been responsible. Putin spoke after The New York Times, The …

A global mystery: What’s known about Nord Stream explosions
1 year, 9 months ago

A global mystery: What’s known about Nord Stream explosions

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It’s a major international mystery with global consequences: Who was behind the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines last year in the Baltic Sea? The Biden administration waived sanctions against German entities involved in Nord Stream 2 after securing a pledge from Germany that it would allow backflows of gas into Ukraine and would act to …

Germany cautious over Nord Stream pipeline attack reports
1 year, 9 months ago

Germany cautious over Nord Stream pipeline attack reports

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s defense minister voiced caution Wednesday over media reports that a pro-Ukraine group was involved in blowing up the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea last year. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said he read the news reports “with great interest” but warned against drawing hasty conclusions. But it confirmed that investigators conducted a search from …

Germany cautious over Nord Stream pipeline attack reports
1 year, 9 months ago

Germany cautious over Nord Stream pipeline attack reports

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Germany’s defense minister voiced caution …

Russia demands UN investigation of Nord Stream explosions, saying it has no trust in Western nations
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia demands UN investigation of Nord Stream explosions, saying it has no trust in Western nations

ABC  

Russia has clashed with the United States and other Western nations over the Kremlin's call for a UN investigation of last September's sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines from Russia to Western Europe. Key points: The two pipelines were blown up in September, a month after Moscow shut off supply of gas to Germany An expert …

Russia calls UN meeting on Nord Stream pipeline ‘sabotage’
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia calls UN meeting on Nord Stream pipeline ‘sabotage’

Al Jazeera  

The attack is estimated to have released 778 million cubic metres of methane – the biggest burst of the potent greenhouse gas on record, raising new fears of the effect on the climate emergency. Russia called a Security Council meeting over the bombing of the Nord Stream pipelines after circulating a resolution calling for an urgent UN investigation. Russia has …

US owes an explanation after Nord Stream revelations
1 year, 10 months ago

US owes an explanation after Nord Stream revelations

China Daily  

Gas leak at Nord Stream 2 as seen from the Danish F-16 interceptor on Bornholm, Denmark, Sept 27, 2022. It was within this scandalous context that Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh, who’s famous for exposing the US’ My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War and its abuse of prisoners in Iraq’s Abu Gharib prison, published his revelations about what his …

US has questions to answer over Nord Stream blasts, Russia says
1 year, 10 months ago

US has questions to answer over Nord Stream blasts, Russia says

Al Jazeera  

Comments by Russia’s foreign ministry come after a piece by American investigative reporter Seymour Hersh alleging the US military was behind the Nord Steam attacks. The United States has questions to answer over its alleged role in explosions that destroyed the undersea Nord Stream gas pipelines last year, Russia’s foreign ministry says. Russia, without providing evidence, has repeatedly said NATO …

Nord Stream 2 pipeline firm gets 6-month stay of bankruptcy
1 year, 11 months ago

Nord Stream 2 pipeline firm gets 6-month stay of bankruptcy

Associated Press  

BERLIN — A Swiss court has granted a six-month “stay of bankruptcy” to the operating company for the never-opened Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which was built to bring Russian gas to Germany but put on ice shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine in February. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered sent troops into Ukraine two days later, and U.S. President Joe Biden …

Traces of explosives found at Baltic Sea Nord Stream pipelines
2 years, 1 month ago

Traces of explosives found at Baltic Sea Nord Stream pipelines

ABC  

Traces of explosives have been found at the Baltic Sea site where natural gas pipelines were damaged in an act of "gross sabotage", according to a Swedish prosecutor. Key points: Investigators have not yet said who they suspect is behind the leaks Last month, Danish officials said the damage was caused by "powerful explosions" Fingers have been pointed at Russia, …

Denmark confirms ‘extensive damage’ in Nord Stream pipelines
2 years, 2 months ago

Denmark confirms ‘extensive damage’ in Nord Stream pipelines

Al Jazeera  

A preliminary investigation in the Danish part of the Baltic Sea shows that last month’s leaks were caused by ‘powerful explosions’. Danish officials have confirmed that there has been “extensive damage” to the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea off Denmark and that “powerful explosions” were the cause of the damage last month. In a …

‘No waiting': Turkey, Russia to act on Putin’s gas hub offer
2 years, 2 months ago

‘No waiting': Turkey, Russia to act on Putin’s gas hub offer

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that Turkey and Russia have instructed their respective energy authorities to immediately begin technical work on a Russian proposal that would turn Turkey into a gas hub for Europe. Erdogan said Russian and Turkish energy authorities would work together to designate the best location for a gas distribution center, adding …

Putin tempts Turkey, suggests making it Europe’s new gas hub
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin tempts Turkey, suggests making it Europe’s new gas hub

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday doubled down on his proposal to turn Turkey into a gas hub for Europe after deliveries to Germany through the Baltic Sea’s Nord Stream pipeline were halted. It’s the second unlikely energy proposal that Putin has pitched in as many days, with European leaders calling Russia’s cuts in natural gas a …

Germany’s Merkel defends decision to get Russian natural gas
2 years, 2 months ago

Germany’s Merkel defends decision to get Russian natural gas

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday defended her government’s decisions to buy large quantities of natural gas from Russia, which was her country’s primary gas supplier when she left office. Merkel said that “from the perspective of that time, it was very rational and understandable to get pipeline gas, including from Russia, that was cheaper than LNG …

‘They can just open the tap’: Putin says Russia can resume gas supplies via Nord Stream 2
2 years, 2 months ago

‘They can just open the tap’: Putin says Russia can resume gas supplies via Nord Stream 2

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russian President Vladimir Putin has …

Putin says Russia could increase gas supplies to Europe
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin says Russia could increase gas supplies to Europe

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Moscow is ready to resume gas supplies to Europe via a link of the Germany-bound Nord Stream 2 pipeline under the Baltic Sea — an offer quickly rejected by Berlin. As for Putin’s comments, she said: “Nice try.” Asked if she would rule out the use of Nord Stream 2, Hoffmann …

Putin offers to boost gas supplies to Europe via Nord Stream 2
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin offers to boost gas supplies to Europe via Nord Stream 2

Al Jazeera  

Russian leader says mothballed pipeline can ferry energy exports west if it is proven safe following a spate of recent explosions. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow is ready to resume gas supplies to the European Union via a link of the Germany-bound Nord Stream 2 pipeline under the Baltic Sea – an offer quickly rejected by Berlin. The …

Russia ready to resume gas supplies to Europe: Vladimir Putin
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia ready to resume gas supplies to Europe: Vladimir Putin

India TV News  

Russia on Wednesday said it is ready to supply gas to the European nations via a link of The Nord Stream 2 pipeline. Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was present at an energy forum in Moscow, accused the U.S. of being the one behind the tampering with the Nord Stream pipeline. “The act of sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 …

Germany opens investigation of Baltic gas pipeline blasts
2 years, 2 months ago

Germany opens investigation of Baltic gas pipeline blasts

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German prosecutors on Monday opened an investigation into the suspected sabotage of two gas pipelines built to bring Russian gas to Germany under the Baltic Sea. Undersea explosions late last month ruptured the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, which until Russia cut off supplies at the end of August was its main supply route to Germany. German federal prosecutors, …

The Curious Case of Nord Stream Blasts and a Twist in the Ukraine War Tale - News18
2 years, 2 months ago

The Curious Case of Nord Stream Blasts and a Twist in the Ukraine War Tale - News18

News 18  

Last week, as you were eating your breakfast cereal or sipping your coffee, a couple of mysterious blasts took place hundreds of miles away that may yet again raise the prices of all those things you ate. Expert studies point to a stream of reports from US think tanks warning of political manoeuvring, and incidentally also of ‘dislocation’ which in …

Gazprom | Nord Stream leaks stop, gas supply could resume on single line
2 years, 2 months ago

Gazprom | Nord Stream leaks stop, gas supply could resume on single line

The Hindu  

Russia's Gazprom said on Monday that gas had stopped leaking from three ruptured Nord Stream gas lines under the Baltic, and that it might be possible to resume pumping through the remaining single line. Europe launched investigations after major leaks were discovered in the two Russian Nord Stream gas pipelines, each consisting of a pair of lines. Gazprom said Nord …

West rejects Putin’s claim it sabotaged Baltic gas pipelines
2 years, 2 months ago

West rejects Putin’s claim it sabotaged Baltic gas pipelines

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday accused the West of sabotaging Russia-built natural gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea to Germany, a charge vehemently denied by the United States and its allies. Speaking Friday in Moscow at a ceremony to annex four regions of Ukraine into Russia, Putin claimed that “Anglo-Saxons” in the West have turned from …

Russians push baseless theory blaming US for burst pipeline
2 years, 2 months ago

Russians push baseless theory blaming US for burst pipeline

Associated Press  

The Kremlin and Russian state media are aggressively pushing a baseless conspiracy theory blaming the United States for damage to natural gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea in what analysts said Friday is another effort to split the U.S. and its European allies. What he’s saying we know is not true.” The assertions of U.S. responsibility cite Biden’s threat in …

Russians push baseless theory blaming US for burst pipeline
2 years, 2 months ago

Russians push baseless theory blaming US for burst pipeline

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Kremlin and Russian state media are aggressively pushing a …

Putin accuses the West of sabotaging Baltic Sea pipelines
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin accuses the West of sabotaging Baltic Sea pipelines

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday accused the West of organising blasts that resulted in multiple gas leaks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines from Russia to Europe. Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during a ceremony to sign the treaties for four regions of Ukraine to join Russia, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. "By organising …

What is the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and how might the Ukraine-Russia war impact it?
2 years, 2 months ago

What is the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and how might the Ukraine-Russia war impact it?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nord Stream 2 would have enabled Russia to pump …

Vladimir Putin claims West responsible for sabotaging Nord Stream pipeline, US rejects accusations
2 years, 2 months ago

Vladimir Putin claims West responsible for sabotaging Nord Stream pipeline, US rejects accusations

India TV News  

Russia Ukraine war : Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday accused the West of sabotaging Russia-built gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea to Germany, a charge that has been vehemently denied by the United States and its allies. Speaking Friday in Moscow at a ceremony to annex four regions of Ukraine into Russia, Putin claimed that the “Anglo-Saxons” in the …

NATO formally blames sabotage for Nord Stream pipeline damage
2 years, 2 months ago

NATO formally blames sabotage for Nord Stream pipeline damage

Live Mint  

NATO said that a series of leaks on the Nord Stream pipelines between Russia and Europe were the result of acts of sabotage and that attacks on its members’ infrastructure would be met with a collective response from the military alliance. But it marks the first time the alliance has formally warned that it would deter and defend against attacks …

Nord Stream pipeline Leak: What has unfolded so far
2 years, 2 months ago

Nord Stream pipeline Leak: What has unfolded so far

India Today  

Just a few days after the residents in Germany protested against the reopening of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline as a result of unbearably high gas prices, the news broke of gas leaks at three points of the Nord Stream 1 pipeline on September 26. The discovery of yet another Nord Stream pipeline leak by the Swedish Coast Guard …

Nord Stream pipeline leaks into Baltic Sea create massive greenhouse gas release
2 years, 2 months ago

Nord Stream pipeline leaks into Baltic Sea create massive greenhouse gas release

ABC  

The suspected sabotage of the two Nord Stream pipelines is likely to be releasing five times the amount of methane into the atmosphere as the largest greenhouse gas release in US history. Key points: The leaks are likely to have produced the largest burst of potent methane gas on record A climate scientist says whoever is behind it "should be …

Russia says Nord Stream pipeline leaks were in US zone
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia says Nord Stream pipeline leaks were in US zone

Al Jazeera  

Russia’s foreign ministry has said that leaks on the Nord Stream pipelines were in a zone controlled by US intelligence services, the RIA Novosti news agency reported on Thursday, as a fourth leak was reported. Of a fourth leak detected, the Swedish Coast Guard said on Thursday after three leaks were confirmed earlier this week: “There are two leaks on …

Explained: Nord Stream gas pipelines leak and a possible 'sabotage'
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained: Nord Stream gas pipelines leak and a possible 'sabotage'

India Today  

The sudden leak in Nord Stream gas pipelines from Russia to Germany has prompted energy-starved Europe to investigate its cause. Swedish authorities have published new footage of a large-scale leak from the Nord Stream gas pipeline, which occurred as a result of sabotage In Europe,they are already talking about an environmental catastrophe and it is impossible to name the exact …

Accident or sabotage? Why are the Russia-Europe Nord Stream pipelines leaking?
2 years, 2 months ago

Accident or sabotage? Why are the Russia-Europe Nord Stream pipelines leaking?

Firstpost  

The gas leaks in Nord Stream 1 and 2 bring more bad news for Europe, which is already reeling under an energy crisis. 🚨ALERT🚨 Danish Ministry of Defense issued statement that it’s F-16 interceptor response unit initially discovered the Nord Stream leaks & has released the below dramatic video of the impact of gas release on the surface of the …

Blasts precede Baltic pipeline leaks, sabotage seen likely
2 years, 2 months ago

Blasts precede Baltic pipeline leaks, sabotage seen likely

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Denmark believes “deliberate actions” caused big leaks in two natural gas pipelines running under the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany, and seismologists said powerful explosions preceded the leaks. Denmark’s Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod said Sweden, Germany and Poland have been kept informed, and “we will inform and reach out to Russia in this case.” He said …

EU, NATO say Nord Stream gas pipelines were sabotaged
2 years, 2 months ago

EU, NATO say Nord Stream gas pipelines were sabotaged

Al Jazeera  

As gas continues to spew into the Baltic Sea the cause remains far from clear, but some are pointing at Russia. Sudden and unexplained leaks from the undersea Nord Stream pipelines from Russia to Germany appear “not a coincidence”, the European Union has said, a statement which adds weight to fears of sabotage. “We addressed the protection of critical infrastructure …

Nord Stream: Blasts recorded before Russia-Europe pipeline leaks, say seismologists
2 years, 2 months ago

Nord Stream: Blasts recorded before Russia-Europe pipeline leaks, say seismologists

Firstpost  

The Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines have been at the center of geopolitical tensions in recent months as Russia cut gas supplies to Europe in suspected retaliation against Western sanctions following its invasion of Ukraine Copenhagen: Explosions were recorded before mysterious leaks in two Baltic Sea gas pipelines linking Russia and Europe, seismologists said Tuesday, raising suspicions of sabotage …

Leaks on Russian gas pipelines raise concerns about sabotage
2 years, 2 months ago

Leaks on Russian gas pipelines raise concerns about sabotage

India Today  

A series of unusual leaks on two natural gas pipelines running from Russia under the Baltic Sea to Germany triggered concerns about possible sabotage Tuesday, overshadowing the inauguration of a long-awaited pipeline in Poland that will bring Norwegian gas to Europe in efforts to bolster energy independence from Moscow. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said she “cannot rule out” sabotage …

Sabotage suspected after leaks in Russia-Europe gas pipelines
2 years, 2 months ago

Sabotage suspected after leaks in Russia-Europe gas pipelines

The Hindu  

The two Nord Stream gas pipelines linking Russia and Europe have been hit by unexplained leaks, Scandinavian authorities said Tuesday, raising suspicions of sabotage. “Authorities have now been informed that there have been another two leaks on Nord Stream 1, which likewise is not in operation but contains gas,” Danish climate and energy minister Dan Jorgensen told AFP in a …

Nord Stream pipeline gas leaks labelled a possible 'act of sabotage' by European leaders
2 years, 2 months ago

Nord Stream pipeline gas leaks labelled a possible 'act of sabotage' by European leaders

ABC  

The two Nord Stream gas pipelines linking Russia and Europe have been hit by unexplained leaks, raising suspicions of sabotage. Key points: Poland's prime minister says it is an "act of sabotage" Video shows bubbles rushing to the surface above the pipelines in the Baltic Sea Nord Stream says the damage is "unprecedented" The pipelines have been at the centre …

Poland, Denmark fear ‘sabotage’ over Russian gas pipeline leaks
2 years, 2 months ago

Poland, Denmark fear ‘sabotage’ over Russian gas pipeline leaks

Al Jazeera  

European Union member states are racing to investigate sudden and unexplained leaks in two Russian gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea, infrastructure at the heart of an energy stand-off between Moscow and the bloc. The Nord Stream pipelines have been flashpoints in an escalating energy war between European capitals and Moscow that has pummelled major Western economies, sent gas prices …

Nord Stream pipeline leaks: What happened, what’s the impact?
2 years, 2 months ago

Nord Stream pipeline leaks: What happened, what’s the impact?

Al Jazeera  

A series of unusual leaks in two gas pipelines running from Russia under the Baltic Sea to Germany triggers concerns about sabotage. Sudden and unexplained gas leaks detected in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines from Russia to Germany have prompted investigations by European countries into the cause amid fear of possible sabotage. Sweden’s Maritime Administration said on Tuesday …

Why Putin would want to blow up Nord Stream 2, and the advantages it gives him
2 years, 2 months ago

Why Putin would want to blow up Nord Stream 2, and the advantages it gives him

The Telegraph  

Why, though, might Moscow have chosen to strike at this moment, if it is indeed revealed to be behind the attack? A new gas pipeline between Norway and Poland was inaugurated on Tuesday, very close to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, as news of the suspected sabotage emerged. The new Baltic Pipe is part of wider moves across Europe to …

Germany takes control of Russian firm Rosneft’s operations in the country
2 years, 3 months ago

Germany takes control of Russian firm Rosneft’s operations in the country

Live Mint  

Berlin said Friday it had taken control of the German operations of Russia firm Rosneft, which runs several refineries, to secure energy supplies which have been disrupted after Moscow invaded Ukraine. Rosneft's German subsidiaries, which account for about 12 percent of oil refining capacity in the country, were placed under trusteeship of the Federal Network Agency, the economy ministry said …

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