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Facts Related to The Sabotage Attack On The Nord Stream Pipelines

For decades the U.S. opposed European projects to receive energy from Russia. It wants Europe to buy more expensive U.S. oil and gas.

the Lemniscat @theLemniscat - 15:56 UTC · Sep 27, 2022
US plan was always to stop EU buying Russia's gas
2014
Rice:"You want to change the structure of energy dependence. You want to depend more on the North America energy platform ... to have pipelines that don't go through Ukraine & Russia"
https://youtube.com/watch?v=aF0uYIjaTNE

Europe's, and especially Germany's industry, depends on cheap energy from Russia. Without it Europe will be de-industrialized and go broke.

The U.S. had threatened to disable the pipelines connecting Europe to Russia.

[/quote]ABC News @ABC - 9:59pm · 7 Feb 2022
Pres. Biden: "If Russia invades...then there will be no longer a Nord Stream 2. We will bring an end to it."
Reporter: "But how will you do that, exactly, since...the project is in Germany's control?"
Biden: "I promise you, we will be able to do that."
abcn.ws/3B5SScx

Currently the U.S. is winning its war on Europe's, mainly Germany's, industries and people. Yesterday's sabotage attack on the Nord Stream I and II pipelines, which are supposed to bring Russian natural gas to Germany, mean that the the war on Germany has entered its hot phase.

A question remains: Whodunnit?

Russia has no motive to destroy the pipelines it owns. These are valuable, long term assets and the gas that escaped from them yesterday was on its own worth some $600 to $800 million.

During the war in Ukraine Russia has not stopped to deliver gas to Europe as contractually agreed. Instead European countries, Poland, Ukraine and Germany have blocked overland and sub sea pipelines that brought gas to Germany.

German people have protested against the U.S. ordered shut down of the Nord Stream II pipeline. (Nord Stream I was recently offline because Siemens was prevented by sanctions from maintaining its compressor turbines.)

[quote]RadioGenova @RadioGenova - 18:02 UTC · Sep 26, 2022
Thousands of people in Gera in Germany against Olaf Scholz's policy and the explosion of energy and gas prices. They demand an end to sanctions on Russia and the reopening of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. Demonstrations also in other German cities but EU media censors them.

A day after the protests the pipelines were sabotaged:

AZ @AZmilitary1 - 12:51 UTC · Sep 27, 2022
HERE IT IS
Footage from the site of a gas leak on the underwater section of the Nord Stream.
The video was published by the Danish military.
Earlier, the Kremlin said that it was most likely about sabotage.
The same opinion was expressed in the German government.
Embedded video

Yesterday's attack on the Nord Stream system is not unprecedented:

professional hog groomer @bidetmarxman - 15:51 UTC · Sep 27, 2022
In 2015, the annual routine underwater survey of the Nord Stream 1 pipelines came across a remote operated vehicle rigged with explosives right next to one of the lines in Swedish waters.
The umbilical cable had been cut. The drone’s national origin was never disclosed.

In 2015 Pipeline Journal reported:

T]he Swedish military has successfully cleared a remote operated vehicle (drone) rigged with explosives found near Line 2 of the Nord Stream Natural Gas offshore pipeline system.
The vehicle was discovered during a routine survey operation as part of the annual integrity assessment of the Nord Stream pipeline. Since it was within the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) approximately 120 km away from the island of Gotland, the Swedes called on their armed forces to remove and ultimately disarm the object.
...
The national identity of the drone has not been verified so far, as many countries use Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) of a similar construction, [Jesper Stolpe, Swedish Armed Forces spokesman,] said.

To destroy a sub sea pipeline requires more than a ROV/drone delivered shaped charge.

Javier Blas @JavierBlas - 15:18 UTC · Sep 27, 2022
How strong is a Nord Stream pipe? Quite!
The steel pipe itself has a wall of 4.1 centimeters (1.6 inches), and it's coated with another 6-11 cm of steel-reinforced concrete. Each section of the pipe weighs 11 tonnes, which goes to 24-25 tonnes after the concrete is applied.

It wasn't earthquakes that destroyed the pipelines. These were several well targeted and massive explosions:

A Swedish seismologist said on Tuesday he was certain the seismic activity detected at the site of the Nord Stream pipeline gas leaks in the Baltic Sea was caused by explosions and not earthquakes nor landslides.
Bjorn Lund, seismologist at the Swedish National Seismic Network at Uppsala University, said seismic data gathered by him and Nordic colleagues showed that the explosions took place in the water and not in the rock under the seabed.

The targeted explosions were not small:

Dagny Taggart @DagnyTaggart963 - 15:56 UTC · Sep 27, 2022
Swedish seismologists from Lund University noted that "at least 100 kg of TNT (perhaps more) were used to destroy the pipelines."

Here is where the pipelines were hit:

BeanmanX:
The only African countries doing great are the African countries that have white people there like south African and Namibia,,,
Kenya and Tanzania are little better just because of the arrays of exotic resort and wildlife reserves there,, but the rest African countries are poor and shitholes.

The reason why I said “ do not generalize” is that you have not googled images of Tunis, Algiers and Morocco. They are in Africa, too.

BeanmanX:
Africans are very evil and corrupt,,,this is why we will never move forward.

Brother... don’t make a general statement like this... wait till you visit Botswana or Kigali, then you’ll understand you are only viewing Africa through Nigerian lens. Many African countries are like heaven compared to what we have here.

emyphil:
I was given a blue copy in Lagos on 20th of this month and the reasons for the denial was my link with the company that send me the IV . Please what is my chances of getting it in abuja as he said he want us to use Abj thanks

Don’t be in a hurry to reapply.
-What links do you have with the company that sent you an invite?
-are they your trading partner?
- are they partnering with you in any project?
-any evidence to show you have genuine business with this company?
-any evidence of financial transaction with this company?
-is your Nigerian company sponsoring this trip?

Since it’s an agent that “packaged” this documents, it might be hard to overcome the earlier reason of refusal.

benardtotti:
Social media can make you believe Jesus is coming now ! Now! Now! I always wait 24 hours before accepting any news or trend I see online .

Look.. you must understand we are in an era of full blown psychological warfare run by the west to undermine adversaries.

Just like a US official stated, “ we create reality. And while you are trying to understand it, we create new realities”

A greater percentage of the media and platforms are owned by the west.

They are currently trying to provide free Starlink (Elon Musk) for Iranians to access the web, so that they could foment riots and revolution in Iran.

nlfpmod:
Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.outlookindia.com/international/fact-check-is-china-having-a-coup-and-is-xi-jinping-under-house-arrest-here-is-what-we-know-news-225623/amp

Western Psyops at it’s worst. All regime change attempts to undermine PRC have failed as evident in Hongkong “Umbrella” revolution.

This news is not popular in China... This is only wishful thinking from the 3 letter agencies. And their usual stenographers at the media will parroting this gibberish as fact.

Xiaohei:
Wo hen hao! Ni ne?
You still do not understand how China works for someone who’s obviously smart. Well, one would be forgiven for not seeing the silent mechanism of economic hegemony at play because the arm-twisting by the World Bank, IMF on developing and less developing countries (I abhor the phrase ‘Third World Countries’) have caused deep resentments towards those financial institutions notably in Africa and in Latin America. So, the Chinese being adept at winning wars without firing a single shot have chosen to pursue economic, financial, ideological expansions through loans, and initiatives such as BRI - Belt and Road Initiative - a global infrastructural development strategy that currently has 137 countries as members including Nigeria. They say “The borrower (debtor) is a slave to the lender”. The debts could be in terms of infrastructures built, a humongous National Assembly building, an eye-catching African Union building, a fancy-looking train station etc. Someone reading this short piece might think I’m against China’s expansion or hegemony. No! On the contrary I’m in support of it because it’s about time the world had two superpowers for global equilibrium. What I’m against, however, is people deliberately avoiding to use the word hegemony when talking about China - a country where I’ve grown roots in! Call it what it is!
Zai jian!

Wo men do hao. Xiao pengyou, Ni yinggai Yao dong Zhexie
- Zhongguo is only creating an alternative trade part (old silks road) other than the current maritime path somewhat dominated by the west. This effort is to undermine any future trade blockade through the established maritime path. BRI is necessary alternative for China.

- zhongguo currently does not and can not muster significant clout with her economic might like the US to enact penurious sanctions on any country. See how the Europeans and the G20 fell into line with American’s demand of sanctions on Russia. Zhongguo has not attained the hegemonic status yet. I agree she is an economic might but a hegemon, I disagree.

- Economic/financial infrastructure are so controlled by the west to such an extent you that when you send money to a third country that payment has to go through Newyork or London. They own SWIFT, not China

- your statement on the AU building, Assemble building., etc, we in the developing country needs those kind of investments in infrastructure. I don’t see It as a bad thing. The onus is on us to manage and be able to pay our debt when necessary .Beside the Americans won’t build that for you, they will lend you the money hoping you kleptomaniac leaders will steal enough and stash them in foreign banks

Anyway, I like the creation of a multipolar world. I wish they (China) succeed in the creation of this world

Xiexie,
Laohei

PS: Ni zai zhongguo ma?

��❗The goal of the West is to divide and destroy Russia. They made these plans a long time ago, although to turn our country into many disunited and hostile regions. And Ukraine has become an anti-Russian foothold.

Putin

Partial mobilization has been announced in Russia, the decree has been signed.

Vladimir Putin stated this in his address:

“Only citizens who are currently in the reserve and, above all, those who served in the Armed Forces, have certain military specialties and relevant experience, will be subject to conscription for military service.

Those called up for military service before being sent to units will undergo additional military training without fail, taking into account the experience of a special military operation.

Xiaohei:
Yes, I’m ‘Little Black’! From my moniker one can tell I do know some Chinese . Your first paragraph makes light of the concerns of the nations engulfed in the South China Sea disputes. I have friends from the Philippines who feel China has laid claims, and is building on islands belonging to them. The same sentiments are echoed by Vietnamese citizens. China hasn’t invaded any country; that’s a fact. And from all indications she isn’t going to pursue American’s style of hegemony. China’s hegemony is economical, not military!

Xiaohei , Ni hao.

China does not control the key institutions - IMF & Worldbank- to be an economic hegemon.

The American and the Europeans are in charge of these key global institutions. They can afford to breathe down your neck and tell you the policy changes you need to make before they grant you a loan. In some instances they even force political changes... remember Greece and PM Tsipras?

Xiaohei:
I agree with your second paragraph. The first paragraph is debatable and objectionable depending on who you ask. The Philippines, Vietnamese, Japanese and other nations caught in the South China Sea brouhaha would tell you China is seeking maritime hegemony by claiming islands in their own backyards.

Xiaohei ( smallblack), boundary issues both maritime and land have always been with us, and will always be with us. These nations you mentioned share maritime and land borders with China, so such disputes are expected.

I don’t remember China invading any nation in our modern history. Nor have I heard of China imposing her cultural values on other nations. But rather it’s the behemoth from the North Atlantic that have drowned us with woke ideologies as a contemporary cultural value and we “must” all abide or we get canceled. How hegemonic can that get?

Chinjo2:
Two big fools

Happy you saw through sowore’s charade. Dude is so much after chasing national clout through public protest.

I think he should let the kids protest and not use their agitation as a political stool to get national prominence. He is a politician.. all of them young activists have not shown us love when they finally get to prominence: Adeyanju, Reno, sowore, melaye, Reuben, the guy who built toilet as a project etc

kenny714433:
One day, when China will be the world power they are fighting tooth and nail to become, America will become shocked just like the former Roman empire.

Or you think China isn't thinking it? I do read comments from a Facebook page showing developmental updates about China, see the way some Americans have started envying China and blaming their government...

I think you missed the point. China is not interested in hegemony. Their policies have always been one of harmonious coexistence.

They have made technology so cheap that poor countries could afford to industrialize. You can setup a mini sachet -tomato plant in your backyard all thanks to Chinese technology.

ChimasGirl:
My fiance is thinking about meeting me in Barbados, but he is afraid that if he is denied a transit visa, this will create problems for future visas. There are flights he can take to avoid needing transit visas, but these may cost more or be a much longer travel time. Has anyone had any problems or have any tips?

Are the transit countries G7 + Schengen nations?

Safer to transit through Turkey, Doha, UAE or Addis if possible

GlobTrotter:
Hello guys, just arrived in Suriname, Paramaribo. Any Nairalander here in Paramaribo or have passed through/lived here before? I have some urgent question

Wishing a safe trip, bro. Never miss a prayer, journey is far, uphill many, let our lord guide.

While you are on transit, do remember to give the house (Nairaland) a view of what Suriname looks like; the food, the architecture, people, your culture shock, export-import business potential, etc.

Safe japa!

ngozika2us:
Everything about this bridge is just beautiful.

My dear... when you get there, it’s not as beautiful as it appears. Aboki don use shit scatter the roads infront of LASU (badagary road side), across to Franklass road it’s as terrible as it gets. On the side heading the Volks is complete filth and mad agberos. The Iyana Iba market right next to the bridge is just horrid.

I wonder why the state let infrastructures go to ruin. Just look at how they have destroyed the newly built bus stops along the road to Ikeja Along.

-The fences have been pulled
-Facade of the bus stop have been taken off
-Roofing sheets stolen

What’s left is just the carcass of the structure.

NwaNimo1:
Confirmed...

[img]https://giffiles./217/217059.gif[/img]

A family that completely ruined their state and relocated to Abuja to enjoy the spoils. They left a legacy of kleptomaniacs in their exit and the state has never faired better since then.

leksgcfr:
Much as the conditions attached to granting such application are strict, yet the courts have granted them in many instances.

Now ask yourself what level of compensation will suffice for a person convicted and have served his terms only for the apex court to nullify his conviction. Can money fully compensate him for the freedom, love, peace, family bond , financial gains he would have had but lost as a result of his detention?

None will suffice in a case of innocence, but not in one where the appellate court nullifies a conviction based on technicality.

I wonder what technical ground Baba Ijesha is using to fight his conviction since the video evidence and victim’s testimony have proven beyond doubt he (Baba Ijesha) did assault a minor?

manuelkel:
I've not had an encounter with a Chinese, when you watch Chinese Hollywood movies, you'd understand, coupled with all they've done to the Taiwanese people. Focus and study more histories and stop being interested on what people share online.

The bolded was rather uncalled for, especially to someone like me who have had over 20yr tour of the Far East including all of the oriental Asia.

Anyway, since your earlier statement was born out of movies and Hollywood, then no need to engage with you further.

manuelkel:
I detest the Chinese right from onset. They are worst, they laugh with you always but most dangerous at back. They are the real epitome of frenemies

Interesting post. Please share your experience. We need to learn.

leksgcfr:
Yes, a convict can appeal for bail even at the appellate court to the Supreme court if the court finds merit in his application.
If his bail is granted at the CA or SC , and the final judgement affirms the decision of the High court, he will start his sentence forthwith.

I wonder how often appellate and supreme courts grant such bail request from a convict.

Isn’t there a fear that the convict may jump bail, and never serve the prescribed custodial sentence if appellate court upholds ruling?

It does seem wise a decision to grant a convict bail.

What’s the reasoning, if I may ask

leksgcfr:
He filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal.
His lawyers are asking for a bail pending the appeal at the Court of Appeal is entered.
It is within the legal right of a convict to make while the court reserves discretion to accept or not.

How can a convict apply for bail? “I don’t gerrit!” Yes, he can appeal his case right upto the Supreme Court. But apply for bail at appeals court when a high court has found him guilty and sentenced him to prison.... I still don’t gerrit?

OnlineBusinessC:
Hey guys

So a good friend of mine that lives and work in a good automobile company in Oman told me about an opportunity for me to come over.

He said he has legit link for work in Oman and Dubai and I will be trained for good one month in my field to update my CV with my foreign experience.

Which one should I go for?

Oman or Dubai?

Thanks x

Don’t go to Oman. There are no jobs there. Still a small developing country. Guys are doing bootleg liquor joints at home and the ladies are doing coded ashawo work. Not the best of place to waste time and talent

naijamanyoutube:
Please come and join! Food is sweeter when shared!

Bro, you use stew chop Garri?

omooba969:
Lol Many comedians in this corntree.

And we keep producing more of them...

Ashirioluwa:
I can smell lies here.

They don’t have shit. I stop believing all these loud mouths since these bad boys started kidnapping village kings and chiefs

Now you know “juju” is bollocks. E no dey work

ijustdey:
https://leadership.ng/we-will-fight-bandits-with-bees-poisonous-snakes-amotekun-boss/

What’s screams “incompetence” than this statement. Sadly these are the kind of leaders we get from clowns who would rather spend their time speaking in tongues than figuring out how Bluetooth technology works

lhordspy:
Never seen a group of people, so primitive and so backward minded in this world.

That is the only flyover in the state for christ sake. Instead of the people should organise a cleaning calendar. They should be taking turn in wiping it clean with their tongues from time to time. To make it sparkling clean.

Ikpeazu was right. These guys don't need cars, talkmore of been worthy of having a flyover. Na bicycle and Leg-mousine fit them. Very primitive set of people that are suppose to be worshipping a bottle just like the bush-men in the gods must be crazy.

I wouldnt like to come as a south-easterner in the next world.
God abeg o

Don’t trivialize this issues by attributing to a particular ethnic group. This underlines the core failure of governance in this nation where government’s social infrastructures are so inadequate. From Lagos to Aba, lokoja to Ibadan, the same dirt mound along the roads, poor waste disposal and collection system, poor drainage systems, poorly built road network etc etc. it’s a shame we have not figured out governance of the people by the people.

What’s so hard in building proper roads with proper drainages too? What’s so hard in setting up a proper thought out waste disposal mechanism for the society? They so often blame the rains. And the gullible will take their excuses. Doesn’t it rain Miami, why are their roads not washed off during the hurricane season?

They all come to governance with tertiary qualification that are absolute useless, claiming to be engineers and accountant and can’t find their arse hole in the dark with a torchlight in hand. What a shame?

No sane mind will see the state of Nigeria and won’t go mad.

There are nations were the terrain and environment are so harsh but they still
Make a fine living out of it. They don’t blame the gods.

The Core structure of Nigeria as an organized society is broken. Everyone acts like it’s free for all... even the resident foreigners have adopted the same attitude of typical Nigerians... “no shaking mentality ... nothing dey happen”

It’s sad... will multi-party democracy deliver us out of this mess? will a 4-year or 8-year rule overturn decades of maladministration?

Imagine a society where people pee in the middle of a major road, including police officers. It’s gonna be tough to change our mindset.

Bontafa:
Till today in 2022

How many functional Street lights are in Katsina ---- kastinanla --- kinamina

Bro ... Abeg help me ask them, “ how many working traffic light dey katsina?” All we have are selfish, egoistic leaders who only think not beyond their belly. I guess the Brits laughed their arse off when they saw this “hyper -dressed” entourage admiring “ a pole with blinking red, yellow and green lights.” What a sight!

Laidewiess:
"They brought me because I am a member of ESN"

Scripted shinola .... it’s all in his mannerism