Zelenskyy approved plan to destroy Nord Stream pipelines: Report

New Delhi: In a stunning revelation, the Wall Street Journal has reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved a plan to blow up the Nord Stream pipelines. This development contradicts months of mainstream media reports suggesting that Russia was behind the explosion.

What was CIA's intervention?

Despite the CIA’s intervention urging Zelenskyy to abort the mission, the plan was executed at a cost of $300,000. The pipelines, co-owned by Russian, German, French, and Dutch companies, were considered a legitimate target by senior Ukrainian defense and security officials.

Impact of the explosion

The destruction of the pipelines resulted in the release of 800 million cubic meters of gas, an amount equivalent to three months of Danish gas supplies. This act has created significant diplomatic and strategic complications, especially for Germany.

A trigger in pipeline

A senior German official commented on the geopolitical ramifications: “An attack of this scale is a sufficient reason to trigger the collective defense clause of NATO, but our critical infrastructure was blown up by a country that we support with massive weapons shipments and billions in cash.” This statement underscores the complex position Germany finds itself in, as it balances support for Ukraine with the consequences of the pipeline attack.

Official denial from Ukraine

Despite the reports and mounting evidence, Ukraine continues to officially deny any involvement in the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines.

The revelation that Ukraine, not Russia, was behind the Nord Stream pipeline explosion significantly alters the narrative surrounding this incident. As diplomatic tensions rise, the international community must grapple with the implications of this new information.