Sweden and Denmark claim explosions caused holes in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, which link Russia and Germany via the Baltic Sea and have become a flashpoint in the Ukraine crisis.
The Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, which carry Russian natural gas to Europe, were leaking after underwater explosions.
Russia expressed concern over the "unprecedented" damage to three offshore lines of the Nord Stream gas pipeline system, saying that a prompt investigation is required.
Europe struggles with high cost of living and a prospect of more protests as sanctions-hit Moscow cuts back gas supply.
Moscow and Beijing will soon sign a deal on delivery of "50 billion cubic metres of gas" per year via Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, which will run partly via Mongolia, says Energy Minister Alexander Novak.
Nord Stream 1 pipeline remains out of action for maintenance as Germany, and other European countries gear up for rationing.
As heavy fighting between Ukraine and Russia continues, Scholz’s coalition, the Greens and Free Democrats, have called on him to remove his doubts over supplying Ukraine with heavy weapons.
An already tight oil and gas market feels the jolt of conflict, which is threatening to disrupt supplies to Europe.
Germany’s decision to suspend the new pipeline was meant to send a message to Russia to prevent it from ‘weaponising’ gas.
German Chancellor Scholz said the government decided to “reassess” the certification of the pipeline in response to Moscow’s recognition of two breakaway regions in Ukraine.
As tensions over Ukraine continue to rise, here’s a look at the reasons behind Europe’s gas crisis.
"If Russia invades –– that means tanks or troops crossing the border of Ukraine, again –– then there will be no longer a Nord Stream 2," US President Biden tells a joint news conference with Germany's Chancellor Scholz.
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