Sweden Suspends Investigation into Nord Stream Pipeline Explosion
On Wednesday, Swedish prosecutors announced the suspension of the investigation into the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosion that occurred in September 2022. The decision was made based on the belief that Sweden has no jurisdiction over the incident, and all useful evidence has been handed over to Germany for further investigation.
The explosion, which affected both the “Nord Stream 1” and “Nord Stream 2” natural gas pipelines from Russia to Germany via the Baltic Sea, caused a sudden drop in pipeline pressure. This had significant implications for the global commodity market and geopolitical relations, as the pipelines are key for natural gas exports from Russia to Europe.
Despite the potential involvement of “state action” in the destruction of the pipeline, Swedish prosecutors found no indication that Sweden or its citizens were involved in the attack. As a result, they deemed Sweden to have no jurisdiction over the incident and handed over all evidence to Germany.
Germany and Denmark are still conducting their own investigations into the explosion, with the German authorities particularly focused on the thoroughness of their investigation given the significant losses suffered as a result of the attack.
The Kremlin expressed interest in Germany’s investigation, with Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov emphasizing the need to pay attention to Germany’s response to the incident. He called on Germany to conduct a thorough investigation, given the heavy losses suffered in the terrorist attack.
The suspension of the Swedish investigation raises questions about the ongoing efforts to uncover the truth behind the explosion and the potential implications for international relations and the global energy market. As Germany continues its investigation, the international community will be closely watching for the outcomes and any potential developments in the case.