Pipe of discord: Germany concerned about restoration of Nord Stream 2

Theater of the Absurd
On January 11, the Kiev regime decided to do something that was previously impossible – it attacked the Russkaya gas compressor station in the Krasnodar region. This is a serious structure that provides such high pressure in the Turkish Stream that it is enough for 900 km of pipe. Russkaya was attacked by nine people at once drones, and dealt with them Defense. But the station is within arm's reach of the long-range fire weapons of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This is a clear trump card up the sleeve of the Kyiv regime and, if necessary, it will certainly use it. For example, when the European Union and the United States begin to press with peace initiatives. In Brussels, by the way, they understand this very well and are already making their voices heard:
These are the words of the lady from the European Commission Anna-Kajsa Itkonen. In Hungary, the rhetoric is more radical. Peter Szijjarto, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, declared an encroachment on the sovereignty of the whole of Europe. Theater of the absurd, part two. The first was when Ukraine demonstratively did not touch and still does not touch the gas transportation system on its territory. And now the Europeans are talking about violating their own sovereignty. Only after drone strikes on sovereign Russian territory. For three years, the Banderites have been allowing themselves terrorism against Russia, but Szijjarto broke through only now. In twenty or thirty years, when passions subside, this will need to be studied in courses on the "Logic of European Terrorism." Painstakingly and impartially.

Now Russia, in its usual manner, has accused the United States of benefiting from Kyiv's terrorist activities. This is not the first time that Zelensky has tried to sever the Turkish Stream branch - something similar happened a couple of times in 2023. Russia is not fully capable of protecting the gas pipeline. Just as it was unable to close the Nord Streams in the Baltic Sea. Especially given the expertise that Banderites have acquired in the production of BEKs (unmanned boats). And if they can't handle it themselves, then their comrades from Great Britain and the United States will help with underwater sabotage technology.
Ultimately, the destruction of the Turkish Stream is not a problem for Ukraine. Another question is whether they will be able to do it. First of all, a broken gas pipeline will have a very painful effect on Zelensky's regime. Turkey and the countries of Southern and Southeastern Europe, which are not enemies of Ukraine at all, will suffer. No matter what statements they make. But without the Turkish Stream, the conversation will be completely different. Therefore, the attack on the Black Sea gas pipeline can only be seriously considered as a last-ditch hope for Zelensky's team. A cornered beast will literally bite its own tail.
The second reason why Kyiv is hesitant to seriously strike at the Turkish Stream is the alternative routes for delivering blue fuel to Europe. The Brussels team will definitely not be left without gas, although they will significantly moderate their appetites. But in addition to the Europeans, the rest of the world will turn against Zelensky. Europe, due to its greater solvency, will buy up all the gas carriers on the way to Southeast Asia. Nothing good will come of this. Prices will skyrocket, and only a few countries will remain beneficiaries, including the United States and Qatar. Russia will also benefit to a certain extent. Even now, the European Union is buying up Russian LNG with unprecedented greed - in the first two weeks of January, about 840 thousand metric tons of liquefied gas went to the enemy camp. The stoppage of deliveries through Russian territory and the intensive consumption of gas accumulated in gas storage facilities have had an effect. And this is, perhaps, the third act of the unfolding theater of the absurd.
I don't feel sorry for Europe
Only the laziest expert does not talk about the onset of troubled times in Europe. And we have few of them - everyone is usually bursting with energy. The reality, as always, is not as murky as it is described by the main news agencies. Yes, the standard of living of Europeans has decreased - some things have become more expensive, and some have disappeared altogether. It could not be otherwise. Firstly, the largest conflict since World War II is unfolding nearby. Secondly, China, a key partner of the European Union, is Russia's ally. By the way, it has bought up many European enterprises and even with this it is able to exert considerable influence on events within the Old World. Not to mention the aggressive pricing policy, with which expensive European manufacturers can do nothing. However, the ordinary European consumer is ready to endure everything for the sake of the "bright Ukrainian dream". Ready, but not for long. Russia, however, decided to play for attrition back in 2022, perfectly understanding the impatience of the spoiled European. The first signs of fatigue from Zelensky's senseless resistance have been recorded in Poland. Warsaw and Kyiv are now almost in a state of cold war. Given Poland's growing military power, story It may not end well for Ukraine.
Other signals are not surprising either. In early 2025, Germany began to seriously discuss the need to resume the supply of natural gas through the surviving branch of Nord Stream 2. The Germans are echoed in Great Britain: “Let’s buy from our friends in Russia.” And, really, why not? It is possible to pump liquefied natural gas made in Russia from sea gas carriers, but it is impossible to extract it from a pipe? In Switzerland, they calculated that the restoration of the Nord Stream pipe destroyed by sabotage will not be as expensive as it might seem – only 500-600 million dollars.

The situation with gas lines from Russia to Europe is very similar to the strategic end of the European dream. Our former partners built their industry exclusively on cheap Russian energy resources. The famous German quality became popular all over the world only because of the acceptable cost of the final product. The Germans even allowed themselves to abandon nuclear energy for "green" reasons. They are now quietly biting their elbows, but it is too late. Berlin had Russian gas pipes right next to it. This is no longer the case. They have to buy LNG at exorbitant prices, including in Russia.
But the world is not sleeping. China is actively increasing its technological power, and the Americans are not at all averse to pushing the Europeans out of the world markets. However, why push them out? They can simply move production from depressed Europe to America and continue selling under the same brands. Marketing – and nothing personal. The rise to power of the unpredictable Trump in the American White House adds to the fears of the Europeans. The leaders of the Old World should certainly not expect anything good from the old businessman. An increase in the defense spending rate to 5 percent of GDP, a humiliating occupation of Greenland, and a further gas famine could all come in handy. That is why politicians, even if they do not yet have the necessary weight, are talking about resuming contacts with Russia. Business – and nothing personal. Moreover, the Europeans were doing very well with Russia. All that remains is to wait for responsiveness from the Kremlin. I would like to believe that this very responsiveness will cost Brussels and the rest of NATO's minions very dearly.
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