There are now four leaks in the Nord Stream pipelines running from Russia to Europe, as NATO calls the damage 'acts of sabotage'
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has threatened to retaliate against suspected sabotage of the Nord Stream natural-gas pipelines that run between Russia and Europe. Thursday saying the leaks were of"deep concern," and that if the damage was caused by sabotage, it would be met with a"united and determined response."
The statement marks an escalation of tensions between the West and Russia and came after after several European leaders blamed Moscow for the leaks. "All currently available information indicates that this is the result of deliberate, reckless, and irresponsible acts of sabotage," the North Atlantic Council, NATO's political decision-making body, said in its statement Thursday."These leaks are causing risks to shipping and substantial environmental damage. We support the investigations underway to determine the origin of the damage.
The statement continued:"We, as allies, have committed to prepare for, deter, and defend against the coercive use of energy and other hybrid tactics by state and non-state actors. Any deliberate attack against allies' critical infrastructure would be met with a united and determined response." The statement came after the Swedish coast guard said a fourth leak had been discovered on the Nord Stream pipelines.
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