Russia Claims US Ordered 2022 Nord Stream Attacks, Demands Germany Investigate

Aug 19, 2024, 11:02 AM

Russia has officially requested Germany to investigate the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stating it is 'clear' that the United States ordered the attacks. Lavrov has demanded that Germany answer all questions regarding the incident and accused Berlin of failing to provide necessary information. The Nord Stream bombing narrative has been under scrutiny, with some reports suggesting a rogue Ukrainian team was involved, although this has been met with skepticism and accusations of being a fabrication to shield Ukrainian leadership and NATO. The Wall Street Journal and other media outlets have been criticized for their portrayal of the events, with claims that the narratives are attempts to shift blame. The Nord Stream blasts occurred in 2022.