Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky initially approved the plans to sabotage the Nord Stream and Nord Stream-2 pipelines but later attempted to cancel them after the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) found out about it, a report in the newspaper Wall Street Journal has claimed, citing sources.

Zelensky approved plans to sabotage Nord Stream pipelines: Report

The European Union has witnessed a 42 per cent increase in the imports of Russian Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) between January-October, compared to the same period last year, according to an FT report.

Europe's import of Russian LNG jumps 42% amid Russia-Ukraine war: Report

A day after Russia accused British navy personnel of being responsible for blowing up the Nord Stream pipelines last month, NATO ally France has jumped in to UK's defence.

France jumps to UK's defence after Russia's Nord Stream blasts accusations

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Nord Stream 1: First images of ruptured gas pipeline show extent of damage

As investigations start into the origins of the Nord Stream pipeline leaks, Russia has thrown its hat into the ring to be included in the probe. "There should really be an investigation.

Kremlin wants to be part of investigation into underwater explosions, Nord Stream leaks

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has blamed the United States and Israel for protests that have gripped the country for more than two weeks. In other news, Swedish Coast Guard said on Monday said there was no visible gas leak from Nord Stream 1 pipeline.

Top 10 world news: Khamenei blames US, Israel for mass protests, Nord Stream 1 leak stops & more

In the backdrop of a series of leaks and blasts that rocked the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, the Italian government has upped its surveillance on underwater cables, according to a report by Reuters.

Italy heightens surveillance of underwater cables after Nord Stream pipeline leaks, says report

Swedish Coast Guard said on Monday (October 3) that there was no visible gas leak from Nord Stream 1 pipeline but a smaller leak from Nord Stream 2 was still visible.

Gas leak from Nord Stream 1 has stopped, says Swedish Coast Guard

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Sunday (October 2) that it was possible to restore the ruptured Nord Stream pipelines, Russia's TASS news agency reported.

Restoration of ruptured Nord Stream pipelines possible, says Russia deputy PM

The Nord Stream 2 pipeline is no longer leaking under the Baltic Sea because an equilibrium has been reached between the gas and water pressure, a spokesman told AFP.

Nord Stream 2 has stopped leaking gas, says the pipeline spokesman

After days of speculations and media theories of a coup, Chinese President Xi Jinping finally stepped out in public. This was his first outing since the SCO summit in Uzbekistan.

Morning news brief: Xi returns to public light, Europe launches Nord Stream 1 investigation & more

Nord Stream 1 and the mostly defunct Nord Stream 2, the major pipelines transporting natural gas from Russia to Europe have developed issues. While the first one reported leaks, the second saw sudden drop in pressure overnight.

Nord Stream leaks: Russia hints at sabotage, EU says premature to speculate

Hours after gas leak was reported on the Nord Stream 2 on the Russia-Europe gas pipeline, the Scandinavian authorities found two unexplained leaks on Nord Stream 1 pipeline in the Baltic Sea on Tuesday morning.

Now, Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline hit by two leaks in Baltic Sea

In a major development, Russian state-controlled gas giant Gazprom said that Nord Stream 1, a major pipeline pumping Russian gas to Germany and Europe will not be reopened till turbine repairs are done.

Russia: Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline, due to reopen on weekend, will remain shut

Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Friday (September 2) that reliability of Russian Nord Stream 1 gas export pipeline was under threat. As reason, he said that only one turbine was operational at the key compressor station.

Fresh supply cut looming? Kremlin says Nord Stream 1 reliability is under threat

Russia's Gazprom halted gas supplies via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline citing repair work. How will this shutdown affect Europe's mission to save supplies gas for the winter? Is Putin winning the energy war? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Russia shuts Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline to Europe

Russia is again halting the supply of natural gas via its Nord Stream 1 pipeline. Moscow says it's only pipeline exporting gas to Europe will be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance at a compressor.

Germany warns against Russia's bid to 'weaponise' gas supply

Germany's network regulator Klaus Mueller said on Wednesday (August 31) that the country is now better prepared for disruptions in gas supply through Nord Stream 1 pipeline.

Germany better prepared for gas outage through Nord Stream 1: Regulator

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, energy giant Gazprom suspended gas supplies through Nord Stream to Europe on Wednesday (August 31), citing maintenance work.

Russian energy giant Gazprom halts Nord Stream 1 gas supplies for maintenance

As the winter season draws closer, the desperation of European nations, especially Germany is visible. Reportedly, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday visited a Siemens Energy factory in the country and stood in front of a gas turbine, bound for the Nord Stream 1 pipeline that had been sent to Canada for maintenance.

The turbine conundrum: Russia and Germany play blame game on the delivery of Nord Stream 1 turbine

The Nord Stream 1 pipeline has Europe on the edge once again as Russia's Gazprom says it will further cut gas supplies through the pipeline to Germany to just 20% capacity this week. European Union meanwhile, pushes forward to reduce reliance on Russian gas with a deal on mandatory gas cuts for member states.

WION Fineprint: Russia tightens squeeze on gas flow to Europe

The European Union reached an agreement on how to reduce member states’ consumption of gas by 15 percent and reduce their dependence on Russian supplies.

EU nations strike a deal to voluntarily reduce Russian gas use

The Russian state-controlled energy company Gazprom has announced a drastic cut to gas deliveries through Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Europe from Wednesday.

Nord Stream 1 supply to EU to be cut further, says Russia's Gazprom

Russian energy giant Gazprom has said that it will again drastically cut gas supplies to EU countries through its main pipeline the north stream one due to maintenance work. To this the EU has now said that it must stack soon to reduce its usage of Russian gas.

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