Moscow did not give evidence for its claim that a leading NATO member had sabotaged critical Russian infrastructure amid the worst crisis in relations between the West and Russia since the depths of the Cold War.
I find it unlikely that the Russians have sabotaged the pipe, it was a massive bargaining chip. Russia have offered negotiations with Ukraine since day 1 of the war, and still wants to sell gas to Europe. Even if the rumours about selling gas to the south is true, that’s still years from now and gas export is a big part of the Russian economy.
The growing dismay in Germany towards the blockade could have pressured German politicians to buy gas again. Usually I ask myself “Who would benefit from this” but here I’m left with asking myself “Who would have lost the most if the pipes were re-opened?”
Yeah I agree. If the US goal is to prevent Eurasia from becoming intertwined, blowing up infrastructure that facilitates that seems right in line with US interests. It gives Eurasia fewer options, forces Europe to be stuck with the US.
I find it unlikely that the Russians have sabotaged the pipe, it was a massive bargaining chip. Russia have offered negotiations with Ukraine since day 1 of the war, and still wants to sell gas to Europe. Even if the rumours about selling gas to the south is true, that’s still years from now and gas export is a big part of the Russian economy.
The growing dismay in Germany towards the blockade could have pressured German politicians to buy gas again. Usually I ask myself “Who would benefit from this” but here I’m left with asking myself “Who would have lost the most if the pipes were re-opened?”
Yeah I agree. If the US goal is to prevent Eurasia from becoming intertwined, blowing up infrastructure that facilitates that seems right in line with US interests. It gives Eurasia fewer options, forces Europe to be stuck with the US.