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Gazprom Wins Appeal Against 6.2 Billion Euro Polish Fine

A Polish court on Monday overturned a decision by Poland's anti-monopoly watchdog to impose a 6.2 billion euro ($6.3 billion) fine against Russian gas...

traces of explosives

Sweden Confirms Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage – Prosecutor

The blasts which destroyed sections of the Nord Stream pipelines carrying natural gas from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea in September were acts...

pipeline politics

Kremlin Accuses U.K. of 'Directing and Coordinating' Nord Stream Blasts

The Kremlin on Tuesday accused Britain of "directing and coordinating" explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipelines. "Our intelligence services have data...

unsubstantiated claim

Russia Accuses U.K. of Being Involved in Nord Stream Explosions

Russia's army on Saturday accused the U.K. of being "involved" in explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, alleging the same British military specialists...

alternative explanation

Pipeline Blasts Truth Would Surprise Europeans – Kremlin

The Kremlin said Friday that the "truth" behind last month's explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipelines would "surprise" many Europeans if it was to be...

impartiality questioned

Nord Stream Probe 'Tailored' Against Russia – Kremlin

The Kremlin said Tuesday that the investigation into the explosions that tore through the Nord Stream gas pipelines was being "tailored" to place the blame...

pipeline politics

Russia Denounces Exclusion From Nord Stream Leaks Probe

Russia's foreign ministry said Thursday it had summoned envoys of Germany, Denmark and Sweden to express "bewilderment" over Moscow's exclusion from an...

Pipeline politics

Putin Says 'Ball in EU's Court' on Restarting Nord Stream Deliveries

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said his country was a reliable energy supplier and blamed the West for disruptions on the market at an energy...

opinion Sergey Vakulenko

Shock and Awe: Who Attacked the Nord Stream Pipelines?

Western governments have not made a formal finding of responsibility for this week’s sabotage attacks on two Russian underwater pipelines carrying...

Fourth Nord Stream Leak Spotted, NATO Sees 'Sabotage'

Swedish authorities said Thursday a fourth leak was detected on undersea pipelines linking Russia to Europe following what NATO described as an act of...

mysterious damage

Explainer: What We Know About the Russia-Europe Nord Stream Pipeline Leak

Two explosions followed by three unexplained leaks took place at two key pipelines carrying natural gas from Russia to Europe this week, prompting claims...

Leaders Blame Russia-Europe Pipeline Leaks on Sabotage

Sabotage is the most likely cause of leaks in two Baltic Sea gas pipelines between Russia and Europe, European leaders said Tuesday, after seismologists...

Kremlin Says ‘Extremely Concerned’ By Nord Stream Damage

Russia is “extremely concerned” about the damage sustained by the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines, the Kremlin said Tuesday. Three...

Start-stop rigamarole

Gazprom Halts Pipeline Gas Flow in New Jitters for Europe

Europe has been on edge over soaring energy prices as Russia curbed its gas deliveries in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine.

'Maintenance' to Halt Nord Stream Gas for 3 Days – Gazprom

News of the decision risks reviving fears of shortages in Europe, which has already accused Moscow of energy blackmail.

Gazprom Says Sanctions Make Gas Turbine Delivery ‘Impossible’

European countries suspect Moscow is looking for an excuse to delay the turbine's return to Russia.

energy standoff

Scholz Opens Door To Extend Nuclear as Russia Squeezes Gas Supply

Scholz said Moscow's move to limit supplies sent a "difficult message" by creating doubt over Russia's commitment to its agreements.

Ukraine Calls Europe to Action as Russia Slashes Gas

The cuts mean Gazprom will be delivering gas to Europe at only about 20% of the pipeline's capacity.

cause and effect

Kremlin Blames Russia-Europe Gas Supply Problems on Western Sanctions

Western sanctions "do not allow the repair of equipment" critical for Nord Stream 1 to work at full capacity, the Kremlin said.

Putin Accuses Canada of Delaying Gas Turbine for Own Gain

Russia's state-owned energy giant Gazprom has reduced flows to Germany via Nord Stream 1 by some 60 percent in recent weeks, blaming the absence of a Siemens...

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