Russia Accuses U.S. of Aiding Ukraine in Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage

Aug 19, 2024, 09:28 AM

Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, have accused the United States of supporting Ukraine in the alleged sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline. Lavrov stated that Ukraine would not have been able to carry out the attack without U.S. assistance. The Russian ambassador echoed this sentiment, suggesting that Ukraine would not have taken such a step without U.S. approval. These accusations come amid ongoing tensions between Russia, Ukraine, and Western nations, with Russia claiming that emerging details in foreign media are attempts to deflect responsibility.