EU Commission Sends Out Indirect But Firm Signal Over Meddling Of Energy Infrastructure To Russia
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Roshan Amiri
- . September 28, 2022
- . Update: September 29, 2022 4:35 am
The energy stand-off continues with Russia; while there has been a leak and suspected attack on the European infrastructure that supplies gas all over the European nations.
Leaks on the Nord Stream gas pipeline have been reported. On Monday, the natural gas pipelines that run through the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany were damaged in a total of three places.
Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission has termed this as an ‘act of sabotage’. In a formal statement that has been made by the EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell on behalf o 27 member states, it says, “All available information indicates those leaks are the result of a deliberate act.”
Further, he said “Any deliberate disruption of European energy infrastructure is utterly unacceptable and will be met with a robust and united response.”
He echoed words from European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen who said that the leaks were the result of sabotage and warned of the “strongest possible response.” Others feel that this is an attempt to destabilize energy supply to the European Union.
He accused Russia of seeking to “destabilise the economic situation in Europe and cause pre-winter panic.” The suspicious leaks were one thing but the explosions have been deliberate. According to seismologists, explosions took place before unusual leaks were discovered in the two underwater natural gas pipelines.
The EU leaders as of now have not directly pointed out fingers on Vladimir Putin for this, but indications are there. Ukraine however has gone further and accused Russia of an attack. It has reasons not to be kind on its accusations. Mikhaylo Podolyak, Ukraine’s presidential adviser said: “The large-scale gas leak is nothing more than a terrorist attack planned by Russia and an act of aggression towards the EU.”
