A new book alleges a Ukrainian erotic model and deep-sea diver, 'Freya,' was the lead saboteur in the Nord Stream pipeline destruction. This adds to a shifting narrative, with conflicting reports from German media, Seymour Hersh, and Russian officials.
Der frühere Ministerpräsident Mecklenburg-Vorpommerns, Erwin Sellering, schließt eine Reparatur und Inbetriebnahme der umstrittenen Gas-Pipeline Nord Stream 2 nicht aus, sobald der "Zeitpunkt dafür gekommen ist". Er betonte, dass das Projekt ein "deutsch-russisches Projekt" im Einklang mit EU-Partnern sein müsse. Sellering kritisierte die Idee, Trump und amerikanische Konzerne profitieren zu lassen.
Nord Stream 2 AG, Rus gazı ithalatını sonlandırma düzenlemesi nedeniyle Avrupa Parlamentosu ve AB Konseyi'ne dava açtı. Şirket, düzenlemenin iptalini ve boru hattı sevkiyatlarının yasaklanmasının kaldırılmasını talep ediyor.
Nord Stream 2 AG, Rus gazı ithalatını sonlandırma düzenlemesi nedeniyle Avrupa Parlamentosu ve AB Konseyine dava açtı. Şirket, düzenlemenin iptalini ve boru hattı sevkiyatlarının yasaklanmasının kaldırılmasını talep ediyor.
Швейцарская компания Nord Stream 2 AG, оператор газопровода "Северный поток 2", подала иск в суд ЕС с требованием отменить регламент о поэтапном отказе от импорта российского газа. Компания утверждает, что регламент принят на неверной правовой основе и нарушает принципы пропорциональности и права собственности. Словакия подала аналогичный иск.
A technical report submitted to a London court suggests repairing the Nord Stream gas pipelines would take 36 months, requiring new pipeline from China. The report is part of an insurance dispute where insurers deny a €580 million claim, citing "consequence of war."
An expert stated that China and the US are not among the largest marine powers. He also compared the threat of cutting internet cables to nuclear weapons, emphasizing that the threat itself, rather than actual use, causes unease and disrupts normal operations.
Repairing the Nord Stream gas pipeline, damaged by explosions, could take approximately three years if financing is secured and no delays occur, according to a joint memorandum by engineering experts cited by RBC. The High Court of London is hearing a dispute between Nord Stream AG and its insurers.
AfD co-leader Alice Weidel stated Ukraine should pay reparations to Germany for the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, calling the country a "bottomless pit" and demanding answers about its alleged role in the attack.
Russian Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko criticizes Germany for refusing Nord Stream gas, implying political motives over economic sense, and condemns the West's silence on the pipelines' destruction.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the remaining operational line of the Nord Stream pipeline is subject to US sanctions. He emphasized that launching it is a sovereign decision for Germany, requiring agreement with partners to lift sanctions, after which gas could flow "as early as tomorrow."
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that one line of Nord Stream 2 is operational and could begin pumping gas to Germany immediately, but a decision from the German government is necessary.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Germany needs political will to resume gas supplies via Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines. He noted that no such signals have been received from Berlin, but the process could be quick if a decision is made.
Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, stated that Nord Stream gas pipelines can be restored, citing "sensible politicians" in Europe and the AfD party's stance. He also claimed energy prices in Germany rose 30-40% due to the rejection of Russian energy, leading to de-industrialization.
Russia's special representative for international economic cooperation, Kirill Dmitriev, stated at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines could be restored. He cited discussions with Germany's "Alternative for Germany" party as evidence of German desire for Russian gas.
A German political party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), has expressed interest in restarting the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines, according to Markus Frohnmaier. He stated that discussions should occur after the conflict in Ukraine ends to find mutual understanding.
German MP Markus Frohnmaier stated there's significant interest in Germany to restart the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines after the Ukraine conflict concludes. He believes opportunities exist for future mutual understanding on the matter.
German MP Markus Frohnmaier of the AfD party stated that Germany needs to revise its energy policy and suggested discussing the restoration of Nord Stream. He met with Gazprom head Alexey Miller at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Russia has proposed that the US buy out European shares in the Nord Stream gas pipeline project, with a condition that relations must be strictly business and detached from Ukraine. This offer aligns with the Trump administration's strategy of securing energy dominance and potentially easing sanctions.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claims the US plans to restore and buy the Nord Stream pipelines to dictate gas prices.
Sergey Nechayev criticized the lack of transparency from German law enforcement
German tabloid Bild has published nude images of a Ukrainian woman allegedly connected to the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines. The woman, reportedly named Valeria Chernyshova and identified under the alias 'Freya', was part of a group of Ukrainian nationals suspected by German investigators of renting the yacht Andromeda for the underwater operation. Claims about her past as an erotic model were first reported by Wall Street Journal correspondent Bojan Pancevski in his book on the Nord Stream attack. Russian officials have expressed skepticism about Western media narratives suggesting Ukrainian responsibility.
German tabloid Bild has published nude images of a Ukrainian woman allegedly connected to the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines. The woman, reportedly named Valeria Chernyshova and identified under the alias 'Freya', was part of a group of Ukrainian nationals suspected by German investigators of renting the yacht Andromeda for the underwater operation. Claims about her past as an erotic model first appeared in a book by Wall Street Journal journalist Bojan Pancevski. Russian officials have expressed skepticism about Western media narratives surrounding the investigation.
According to Vladimir Barbin, the Danish authorities have halted their own investigation of the crime and are hiding its results from the public
