Just a couple of thoughts.
— If a Russian attack on a Norwegian (possession) line in Belgian waters had occured, it would go almost without saying as an attack on NATO.
— Russian constructed (possession) NS1 and NS2 are immediately adjacent lines, until the diversion near adjacent/proximal NE of Belgian isle of Bornholm, where all kinds of monthly and recent Russian underwater activity, and gas line “maintenance” involving Russia shutting off Russian gas on NS1, and other NS2 maintenance has been known. Russian naval vessels have been monitored and protested by Denmark and Sweden. Tbe Russian “vettes” are duel purpose naval SOP’s for keeping surface sub hunters out of the area, even while in foreign national waters.
🇳🇱 Anyone remember this —
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/new-russia-gas-halt-tighten-energy-screws-europe-2022-08-30/
And this —
🇳🇱 “...island of Bornholm.”
There is actually a whole lot more information, both OS and classified.
But even after all that, no one can 100% determine a blast itself was sabotage, or done by who, just because there was a blast.
That is just plain stupid and foolish.
Neither individual bias itself, nor overwhelming consensus determines a fact, truth, or science. 🇺🇸🎚
And if NATO considers it an attack on NATO who cares? Russia definitely don’t.
And this is exactly why Biden and his minions words were so stupid. Because if the US didn’t do it or wasn’t in on it, big gave those that did do it cover to blame the United States for it.
And, of course, the hilarious coincidence of one pipeline opening while two others get sabotaged is not lost on everyone. Of course, that one pipeline only has less than 1/10 the capacity of those two.
I do believe we are in Phoney war II. It may not end like the last one did but that’s definitely the period we’re in right now. All the parties involved are deciding exactly how to respond to the events of the last few days. Let’s hope they decide to be gentle. I sure wouldn’t want to live in Europe right now though. this is going to be a harsh winter.