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EU, NATO say Nord Stream gas pipelines were sabotaged

As gas continues to spew into the Baltic Sea the cause remains far from clear, but some are pointing at Russia.

Al Jazeera · Sep 28, 2022

EU chief Von der Leyen says 'sabotage' behind Nord Stream pipeline leaks

Sabotage is the most likely cause of leaks in two Baltic Sea gas pipelines between Russia and Europe, EU chief Ursula Von der Leyen said Tuesday. The Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines have been at the centre of geopolitical tensions in recent months as Russia cut gas supplies to…

France 24 · Sep 27, 2022

Huge explosions detected close to Russian gas pipeline after leaks caused by ‘sabotage’

‘There is no doubt that these were explosions,’ says expert

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022

Germany takes over Uniper, raising rescue bill to $29 billion

Germany on Wednesday agreed to nationalise Uniper, raising the bill to rescue the gas importer to 29 billion euros ($28.7 billion) amid an escalating energy crisis that shows just how much Europe's top economy has relied on Russian fuel.

Reuters · Sep 21, 2022

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

Lucrative natural gas pipeline running to Germany under Baltic Sea blocked by chancellor Olaf Scholz in response to Vladimir Putin’s aggression

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Is Gazprom threatening to keep Europe cold this winter? Why this video is likely fake

Global media outlets widely shared a video they attributed to Russian state energy company Gazprom in articles published on September 6, 2022. The video, which was circulated online by pro-Russian users, depicted the company halting its flow of natural gas to Europe. However, our journalists investigated the origins of the…

France 24 · Sep 20, 2022

Moldova chooses alternatives to Russian gas

Ex-Soviet Moldova has selected seven companies to secure gas from next month should supply from Russia's Gazprom, be disrupted, a senior government official said.

Reuters · Sep 20, 2022

Is Gazprom threatening Europe with a freezing winter?

In its latest advert, Russian gas giant Gazprom is purportedly taunting Europe with a cold and dark winter as it cuts supplies. While the veracity of the video is largely in doubt, it was published by many international broadcast news channels and online. We explain the origin of the video…

France 24 · Sep 19, 2022

How gas rationing at Germany’s BASF plant could plunge Europe into crisis

A shutdown would have a far-reaching impact across all sectors, from nappies to medicine

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2022

Factbox-How does the Xi and Putin 'no limits' partnership work?

The last time Xi Jinping met Vladimir Putin face to face just before the Ukraine war, the two 69-year-old leaders sealed a "no limits" partnership between China and Russia that triggered anxiety in the West.

Reuters · Sep 15, 2022