Moscow accuses Berlin of seeking scapegoat over Nord Stream attacks
Quick Look
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik stated that Berlin's actions regarding the Nord Stream attacks seek a scapegoat and will likely be highly manipulative.
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Why It Matters
The Nord Stream natural gas pipelines were damaged by explosions, cutting off a major energy supply route from Russia to Europe.
MOSCOW, August 10. /TASS/. Berlin’s actions over the Nord Stream attacks appear to seek a scapegoat, with further steps likely to be highly manipulative, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik told TASS.
"It wasn't just Russia's project. Russia and European countries developed a major, long-term and mutually beneficial Nord Stream project, with Russia earning revenue from gas supplies and Europe receiving a steady supply of relatively cheap energy that supported economic growth. The project’s goals were later undermined by someone who independently carried out the Nord Stream blasts," he said.
"This appears to be more about finding a scapegoat than determining what actually happened and whether the events matched the legal proceedings," the diplomat said.
Open Questions
- What specific steps is Berlin taking in the investigation?
- Who carried out the Nord Stream blasts?
