Der Spiegel said Russia could have pulled off such an attack but "It is difficult to see whether Russia or Ukraine could have an interest in such an incident...On the contrary, there would be immense political disadvantages that could arise from an attack."
Seismologists in Denmark and Sweden on Monday recorded powerful blasts in the areas of the Nordstream pipeline leaks, Sweden's National Seismology Centre at the Uppsala University.
Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen told reporters Nord Stream pipeline system damage to NS1 and NS2 "are deliberate actions, not an accident."
"It is now the clear assessment by authorities that these are deliberate actions. It was not an accident. "There is no information yet to indicate who may be behind this action, Frederiksen said, adding that authorities don't see NS1 and NS2 damage as a military threat against Denmark.
"The US stands ready to support European partners' efforts as they investigate," Bertrand said.At 9:30PM on Tuesday former CIA contractor, Lance Miglaccio posted on TRUTHSocial:
"My intel sources say our government specifically the CIA is responsible for the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline. Specifically, the unit referred to as 'D6' inside the CIA."
