Yeah, that makes no sense. People showing that as evidence have to consider that whoever did this wouldn't be so obvious about it. Whoever did it wants everyone to think that either the US or Russia did it. I think the Poles or the Ukrainians are potential. Or perhaps even someone from outside the EU.
I think the Poles potentially had something to do with it. They have been very vocal in opposition to the NS and now they control two pipelines one of which wholly removed from Russian control. Whoever did it would know that the bone would fall instantly on Russia or the US. To me it doesn't make any sense for either Russia or US to do this.
It depends on the explosives imo. They could have been attached that day, or months back. Personally, I think it was either:
Russia - doing it to try and place blame on US due to Biden comments in order to sow discord amongst NATO.
Poland - they have been really vocal against NS2, they have economic and political interests aligned with its destruction, they are right there .... and my buddy who works on Polish coast said that all the gas to make trimix in that area was bought up / consumed recently. He's a diver, thought it was weird as these are common gases but assumed it was because Ukraine war. Might not be related by the way.. If I was an invrstigative reporter I'd call all the gas supply / blending / diving companies in Poland and see what their oxygen, helium, and nitrogen stock looks like.
US - always possible that US and partners just said "this makes most sense to do this. It's a win worth it". Although honestly, I don't think the current admin has the cojones to do something like this. At least not without all of NATO involved. It's too brazen.
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