With a few loud bangs, for European countries, the extremely important Nordic gas pipelines No. 1 and No. 2 were blown out four large holes, and billions of cubic meters of natural gas gushed out. The inner wall of the pipeline has been severely corroded by seawater, and it is very likely that it will be completely paralyzed and cannot continue to use. This winter, Europeans will feel unprecedented cold.
also means that the main energy channels between Europe and Russia have been temporarily cut off, the diplomatic relations between the two sides have fallen to the bottom, and the security situation in the European region is also facing huge risks and tests. As one of the parties involved, Sweden announced a few days ago that after on-site investigation, there have been preliminary investigation results.
The Swedish Procuratorate announced that it would first lift the blockade of the leaked waters of Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipelines. Secondly, after three days of investigation into the crime scene, the Swedish prosecutor's department believes that the pipeline has a high suspicion of artificial deliberate damage, and a further detailed investigation will be conducted next.
The outside world generally believes that the statement of the Swedish procuratorate confirms some speculations before that, some media and netizens about the damage to the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline. It seems that this is indeed an artificial sabotage activity, and it is very likely to be to cut off the energy ties between Russia and Europe and to separate the diplomatic relations between the two sides.
If it is really like Russian President Putin said, in this incident, the biggest profiter is the biggest suspect, then the United States is the country with the most suspected, followed by the United Kingdom.
There is evidence that on the night before the explosion, a U.S. Navy helicopter appeared over the waters near the explosion site. Some people believe that this may be the final positioning of the US military on the one hand to confirm the blasting location. On the other hand, it is also possible that blasting equipment is being deployed. Because the Beixi natural gas pipeline is extremely strong and there is a thick concrete protective layer on the outside, if it is to be blasted, the amount of explosives required should be quite large. If it is transported underwater by relying solely on frogman , the efficiency is too low. The Seahawk Anti-submarine helicopter carried on the US warship can carry several tons of materials at a time, and is also flexible and flexible, which is undoubtedly the best choice.
In addition, the British intelligence department is also very suspicious. According to US media, a few weeks before the explosion. The British intelligence department has purchased a batch of equipment and equipment for underwater operations from the US Department of Defense. The British side has not yet made any statement or statement on this matter. This silent attitude is questionable in itself.
analysts believe that since the preliminary investigation results of Sweden show that someone deliberately disrupted it, and Sweden insisted on excluding Russia from the investigation team, its motivation is also questionable. Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov said that Sweden's refusal to conduct a joint investigation with Russia is full of prejudice and discrimination, and it may be difficult to be objective and fair.
Based on the information summarized from all parties, we can boldly assume that the Beixi natural gas pipeline was blasted this time, and it is not ruled out that there is a multi-party cooperation case.
This incident is likely to be a premeditated and organized special tactical operation carried out by the United States first proposed the plan and provided support, implemented by the British intelligence department, and obtained the acquiescence of Denmark and Sweden.
Because these four countries will get the benefits and benefits they need from this destruction incident. It also further confirms that European countries are by no means monolithic. When
involves their own actual interests, they will become fragmented. In order to vote for NATO , Sweden is likely to turn the tables on Russia, and within Europe, especially Germany and France, will also create an irreconcilable rift with the United States due to the incident, which may further prompt the United States to support countries such as Sweden and Poland and pose new challenges to Europe's stability.
At present, Poland has filed a territorial claim to Germany and war reparations of up to 1.32 trillion US dollars.As a core country in Europe, Germany never dreamed that the pressure on the full sanctions imposed on Russia would rebound on themselves in this way. The relationship between the United States and Europe, as well as the unity between the EU and NATO, will face huge challenges. Perhaps after this cold winter, the regional situation will develop in an unexpected direction. Will Germany rise up? It is still impossible to confirm now.
