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The Nord Stream pipelines, which carry natural gas from Russia to Western Europe, have been breached, resulting in a massive release of methane into the Baltic Sea. Swedish officials recorded two undersea explosions equivalent to hundreds of pounds of TNT near the leaks, leading to accusations of industrial terrorism.
The prime suspect would be Vladimir Putin, but it would be self-destructive for Putin to destroy his own pipelines, which are a source of power, wealth, and leverage over Europe.
Joe Biden had suggested in early February that "there will be no longer a Nord Stream two. We we will bring an end to it." Victoria Newland at the State Department made similar statements. A Polish politician, Radek Sikorski, posted "Thank you, USA" after the explosions.
A new pipeline, the Baltic pipe, was inaugurated in Poland, carrying non-Russian natural gas. The White House press secretary noted the destruction highlights the importance of transitioning to clean energy.