German Chancellor says ‘now is time’ for talks between Ukraine and Russia
Germany's Olaf Scholz tells ZDF the time is right ‘to discuss how we can get out of this war situation and towards peace’
Germany's Olaf Scholz tells ZDF the time is right ‘to discuss how we can get out of this war situation and towards peace’
Ukrainian is accused of playing key role in September 2022 explosions that destroyed three out of four undersea gas pipelines between Russia and Germany
National Risk Assessment also identifies possible threats from sabotage of undersea pipelines, terrorism and disease
Damage to gas pipelines has prompted a series of Europe-wide hunts for perpetrators and accomplices
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Vladimir Putin spokesman demands publication of evidence gathered during investigation into last year’s attack on gas links between Russia and Europe
Calls for Micheál Martin to summon the Russian ambassador to explain ‘the suspicious activities of Russian ships’ spotted engaging in unusual manoeuvrers
Efforts to keep track of the vessels hampered by lack of Naval Service personnel
Ships observed acting strangely near subsea cables off Galway. It was later determined they were probably avoiding poor weather
No concrete link to perpetrator found despite reports of involvement of Ukraine group operating independently of Kyiv
European and US officials have tentative intelligence about the undersea bombings of gas pipelines last year
Critics of former German chancellor fail in bid to expel him over his close ties to Putin
Future of governor of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern hangs on investigation into claims she was a puppet for Russian energy interests
Claims by journalist Seymour Hersch the US was involved have been dismissed and Moscow denies culpability
Britain denies the claims calling them ‘false claims of an epic scale’
European Union to also work with Nato to guard against potential attacks in wake of Nord Stream pipeline sabotage - von der Leyen
A total of four leaks were discovered last week on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in the Baltic Sea
The likely sabotage of two pipelines probably marks the end of the massive project to convey Russian gas to Germany and beyond
EU states, once heavily reliant on Russia, are now trying to find alternative gas supplies
Kremlin rejects suspicions as European states boost security of energy infrastructure
Announcement marks $16.2 billion worth of US security assistance to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion
Western leaders have steered clear of assigning blame for the pipeline damage
Europe Letter: Mystery attacks on critical infrastructure such as the Nord Stream pipeline are part of hybrid war techniques
West rejects sham ‘referendums’ amid energy concerns after pipeline blasts
Escalation in European energy crisis denounced as act of deliberate ‘sabotage’
Sweden says it has launched an investigation into possible sabotage related to the gas leak
Denmark moves to tighten security around energy assets
Russian leader says Germany and the West to blame for Nord Stream 1 pipeline closure and calls for return of turbine
Problem not a ‘technical reason’ for shutting down the pipeline, Siemens says
Kremlin says supplies will not resume until ‘collective West’ drops sanctions on Russia
Russia wants to destroy the normal life of every European, says Zelenskiy
Kyiv says compromise possible with Moscow but civilians struggle to flee onslaught
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