A few clueless Americans might fall for the media propaganda, but I doubt the majority of the German people are that stupid to think this was done by Russia. They know the US was behind this, and will remember this angrily when they’re freezing this winter and their economy shuts down. All of our actions in regards to Ukraine have only benefitted the US while screwing over Europe, and it’s just a matter of time before the European people take notice.
Wouldn’t surprise me if there was civil unrest in Europe this winter, with a few governments being taken down. And soon after that the EU itself comes under threat of breaking apart. A few European countries might decide they were better off staying on friendly terms with Russia, and that the US is working against their interests.
If most of the flow of natural gas through the pipeline was already cut off, primarily to influence the Germans, then this brings another aspect into consideration.
The Russians may be deliberately tormenting the Germans, and if they can get the Germans to direct blame at the Americans, and Joe Biden specifically, it is a win-win for them. Drives a huge wedge in the NATO alliance, and sows distrust for many years to come.
Intrigue on a level to rival that of the Byzantine empire centuries ago.
Wheels inside wheels.