Russian Navy 'seen close to Nord Stream pipeline leaks' say security sources

European security officials observed Russian Navy ships and submarines in the vicinity of the leaks in the Nord Stream pipelines which are suspected to have been caused by sabotage.

gambojimeta:

The US energy production is becoming more diversified as we speak. Texas, one of the most conservative states in the US is even one of the leaders.

You are a either a pessimist or just Anti-West..
EU had already laid out a plan to cut dependence on Russian energy by 2/3 for this year alone and further more in coming months. Yes, some people will protest, but the pain will be temporary and they would finally wean themselves off Russian gas and blackmail. No more protest to turn on NS2 or NS1 to continue the addiction. I am glad this pipeline sabotage will even hasten the process.

If using present realities to predict possible future scenarios is termed pissimism in your Langly dictionary, then that's your take. I'm good with it.

The fact remains that most of the industrialized world still rely on traditional energy sources. Diversification is on, no one is denying that, but only western bots thinks it's a magic wand that would make it happen in seconds.

It's good that you admit that the EU would see real pain. Whatever, Russia has already written them off, pivoting to EastAsia and beyond.

While most part of the EU would move on eventually, at the end, some of them will still crawl back to Moscow because the fact remains: you can never replace CHEAP in mineral resources.

gambojimeta:

Yes. 2 days worth of gas at most

Gas is gas.

Appleyard:


If using present realities to predict possible future scenarios is termed pissimism in your Langly dictionary, then that's your take. I'm good with it.

The fact remains that most of the industrialized world still rely on traditional energy sources. Diversification is on, no one is denying that, but only western bots thinks it's a magic wand that would make it happen in seconds.

It's good that you admit that the EU would see real pain. Whatever, Russia has already written them off, pivoting to EastAsia and beyond.

While most part of the EU would move on eventually, at the end, some of them will still crawl back to Moscow because the fact remains: you can never replace CHEAP in mineral resources.

EOD. The pipelines would be good for scrap metal

Ibrahimcoomasie:
Russian Navy 'seen close to Nord Stream pipeline leaks' say security sources

European security officials observed Russian Navy ships and submarines in the vicinity of the LEAKS in the Nord Stream pipelines which are suspected to have been caused by sabotage.

The culprit was never far off.

They had been planning this for a while. There were reports even as far back as June. Russia likes to attack infrastructures, especially now that it will favour them to wriggle out of violated terms of contracts.

Up to 80 Foreign Mercenaries KILLED in high-precision strike on Ukrainian Foreign Legion position in Donetsk region, and Russian aircraft SHOOT DOWN 2 Ukrainian fighter jets - Russian Defense Ministry.

iykofias:
“NATO will respond to any deliberate attack on its critical infrastructure” - alliance statement

Sounds like someone is scared of retaliation for something they’ve done

It's just preemptive rhetorics. They have set new precedent that would eventually comes back to hurt them.

iykofias:
Kremlin: Tomorrow at 15:00, agreements on the entry of new territories into Russia will be signed. They will be signed with all 4 territories where the referenda took place.

With that, Ukraine has already lost the battle.

gambojimeta:

EOD. The pipelines would be good for scrap metal

Not when some in Europe still thinks it's useful.

1 Ukrainian MiG-29 and 1 Ukrainian Su-24 shot down in air to air combat by Russian jets in Donetsk region — Russian MoD

Appleyard:


With that, Ukraine has already lost the battle.

A declaration about as legal as ISIS declaring the creation of its Caliphate. By a regime that is as much a terrorist organization as ISIS is.

iykofias:
Up to 80 Foreign Mercenaries KILLED in high-precision strike on Ukrainian Foreign Legion position in Donetsk region, and Russian aircraft SHOOT DOWN 2 Ukrainian fighter jets - Russian Defense Ministry.

The foreign legion aspect always make me laugh and cringe at the same time because we all know who they are.

Appleyard:


Not when some in Europe still thinks it's useful.

That must be the reason putards are crying more than the bereaved. So tey, they started opening threads upandan

saxywale2:

A declaration about as legal as ISIS declaring the creation of its Caliphate. By a regime that is as much a terrorist organization as ISIS is.

Even Kazakhstan (a Russian alley) doesn't recognize the so called annexation. Says much about the ilegality of the process

Missiles will be flying after the annexation. That is guaranteed. Only If Putin had taken Kyiv or Wagner had been successful in taking out Zekensky

saxywale2:

A declaration about as legal as ISIS declaring the creation of its Caliphate. By a regime that is as much a terrorist organization as ISIS is.

Sadly, your take on it changed nothing. Everyone knew from the inception that this was going to be the end result of the brouhaha.

If it was good for NATO-Kosovo, it should be good for Dombass-Russia.

gambojimeta:

That must be the reason putards are crying more than the bereaved. So tey, they started opening threads upandan

Lmao. If any tears are to be shed, it should for the EU.

Appleyard:


Lmao. If any tears are to be shed, it should for the EU.

The EU aren't crying as much as Africans or even South Americans. Last time I checked, the EU residents are not begging for handouts/aids, and Africans are still crossing the deadly Sahara only to end up at the bottom of the Mediterranean sea. With the arrival of Meloni, the Mediterranean bed is about to welcome more Africans

gambojimeta:

The EU aren't crying as much as Africans. Last time I checked, Africans were still crossing the deadly Sahara only to end up at the bottom of the Mediterranean sea. With the arrival of Meloni, the Mediterranean bed is about to welcome more Africans

And you're an African. How great.

Appleyard:


And you're an African. How great.

African or not, the truth is bitter

Billboards with US President Joe Biden and head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen appeared in Donetsk. Residents of the city thank "grandfather for our victory", and Ursula is offered a drink from grief. After all, by supplying weapons to Ukraine, they did everything to make Donbass finally decide to become part of Russia

saxywale2:

A declaration about as legal as ISIS declaring the creation of its Caliphate. By a regime that is as much a terrorist organization as ISIS is.

the annexation was always going to happen the moment russian troops entered ukraine. Infact if it were sports betting the odds would be between 1.15 or 1.20 at the highest.zelensky should have stuck to whatever agreement (however unfavourable it was).i knew he was hoping on the west to help him (which they have tbf),but their help was never going to be enough. And i dare say that ukraine has lost these 4 regions forever.(btw you can call me a putard if you want). I did not spend 4 years studying political science and majoying in international relations for nothing. I am a realest, putin is not the first and wont be the last man to annex territories of other countries.