A Danish newspaper has claimed quoting the Denmark military that a Russian Navy ship was spotted near the Nord Stream pipelines days before the September 2022 blasts.

Dagbladet Information newspaper on Thursday reported that the Russian submarine rescue ship, SS-750, was spotted in the Baltic Sea just four days before the unexplained explosions near the pipeline that linked Russia to Germany.

The paper quoting Danish defence authorities reported that as&nbsp;many as 26 images were taken of the ship, which carries a small submarine that is designed to carry out underwater operations.

“The Danish military confirmed that 26 photos of the Russian vessel were taken from a Danish patrol boat in the zone located east of Bornholm on 22 September 2022,” the newspaper said, adding that the photos were classified.

The prosecutor leading Sweden’s investigation into the sabotage has acknowledged the existence of these photographs.

“I’m aware of the information from before…This is not new information to us,” public prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist said on Friday, AFP news agency reported.

He, however, did not divulge further on how the probing team intends to use these photographs for investigation, saying that it was “confidential".

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Seven months have passed since the blasts and it has not yet been established who was responsible for it, despite criminal investigations launched by three countries—Germany, Sweden and Denmark—that border the pipeline.

Swedish and Danish authorities termed the blasts an act of deliberate sabotage. In November, Sweden’s Prosecution Authority claimed that residues of explosives and several “foreign objects” were found at the “crime scene” on the seabed, around 100 metres below the surface of the Baltic Sea, close to the Danish Island of Bornholm.

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In March, The New York Times reported that US intelligence officials have proof that a “pro-Ukrainian group” was responsible for the blasts, without the involvement of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

At that time Ljungqvist said it was “still unclear” who was behind the sabotage, calling it “a complex case”. 
 
“Our primary assumption is that a state is behind it,” he was quoted as saying.

Still, speculations about Russia's involvement haven't been completely ruled out. Last week,&nbsp;a joint investigation by Danish, Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian public broadcasters last week found that Russia has been using civilian vessels to collect intelligence on military activity and critical infrastructure in the North Sea, Politico reported.

(With inputs from agencies)

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A Danish newspaper has claimed quoting the Denmark military that a Russian Navy ship was spotted near the Nord Stream pipelines days before the September 2022 blasts.

A Danish newspaper has claimed quoting the Denmark military that a Russian Navy ship was spotted near the Nord Stream pipelines days before the September 2022 blasts. Dagbladet Information newspaper on Thursday reported that the Russian submarine rescue ship, SS-750, was spotted in the Baltic Sea just four days before the unexplained explosions near the pipeline that linked Russia to Germany. The paper quoting Danish defence authorities reported that as many as 26 images were taken of the ship, which carries a small submarine that is designed to carry out underwater operations. “The Danish military confirmed that 26 photos of the Russian vessel were taken from a Danish patrol boat in the zone located east of Bornholm on 22 September 2022,” the newspaper said, adding that the photos were classified. The prosecutor leading Sweden’s investigation into the sabotage has acknowledged the existence of these photographs. “I’m aware of the information from before…This is not new information to us,” public prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist said on Friday, AFP news agency reported. He, however, did not divulge further on how the probing team intends to use these photographs for investigation, saying that it was “confidential". Nord Stream blasts: Will do everything we can to stop western cover-up, says Russia Seven months have passed since the blasts and it has not yet been established who was responsible for it, despite criminal investigations launched by three countries—Germany, Sweden and Denmark—that border the pipeline. Swedish and Danish authorities termed the blasts an act of deliberate sabotage. In November, Sweden’s Prosecution Authority claimed that residues of explosives and several “foreign objects” were found at the “crime scene” on the seabed, around 100 metres below the surface of the Baltic Sea, close to the Danish Island of Bornholm. Also read | Ukraine war: Russian missile strikes kill 26 including five children In March, The New York Times reported that US intelligence officials have proof that a “pro-Ukrainian group” was responsible for the blasts, without the involvement of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. At that time Ljungqvist said it was “still unclear” who was behind the sabotage, calling it “a complex case”. “Our primary assumption is that a state is behind it,” he was quoted as saying. Still, speculations about Russia's involvement haven't been completely ruled out. Last week, a joint investigation by Danish, Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian public broadcasters last week found that Russia has been using civilian vessels to collect intelligence on military activity and critical infrastructure in the North Sea, Politico reported. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Russian navy ship photographed near Nord Stream pipelines days before blasts: Report

The US warned on Friday that Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project would suffer if it invades Ukraine. Germany had earlier signalled that it was open to taking punitive action over the controversial pipeline.

What is the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project?

The project proposes to transport gas from Russia to the European Union with Europe in dire need of gas to sustain its energy requirement. According to the company, it has made "landfall" in the German city of Lubmin in its bid to link other European nations. The pipeline will be built in several phases.

The pipeline seeks to supply gas to millions of households in Germany&nbsp;and is set to pass through the territorial waters and the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of major European countries including Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Germany.&nbsp;

The pipeline will stretch 1,230 km through the Baltic Sea starting from the coast of Russia and to Greifswald in Germany. Russia's state-owned Gazprom will be pumping gas into the pipeline.

Political tensions over Nord Stream 2

The project has become a centre of controversy after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said his government will halt the pipeline if Russia attacks Ukraine.

The $12 billion project has been the focal point of tension for years with eastern European countries including Ukraine and Poland opposing it since it reportedly gives Russia an upper hand to control Europe's energy demands amid growing tensions with Putin's regime.&nbsp;

Germany's energy regulator said the approval process for the pipeline is likely to continue until the second half of this year.

It is also awaiting approval from European Union regulators amid disagreements in Germany's political circles.

Ukraine's shadow over Nord Stream 2

The United States which has consistently opposed the project said the project won't go forward if Russia invades Ukraine. In fact, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has been bitterly opposing&nbsp;the deal.

The Nord Stream 2 pipeline like the Nord Stream 1 bypasses Ukraine which means it cannot claim the lucrative transit fee. However, sanctions threat&nbsp;looms over the project due to Russia's border row with Ukraine.

(With inputs from Agencies)

The US warned on Friday that Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project would suffer if it invades Ukraine. Germany had earlier signalled that it was open to taking punitive action over the controversial pipeline.

The US warned on Friday that Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project would suffer if it invades Ukraine. Germany had earlier signalled that it was open to taking punitive action over the controversial pipeline. What is the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project? The project proposes to transport gas from Russia to the European Union with Europe in dire need of gas to sustain its energy requirement. According to the company, it has made "landfall" in the German city of Lubmin in its bid to link other European nations. The pipeline will be built in several phases. The pipeline seeks to supply gas to millions of households in Germany and is set to pass through the territorial waters and the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of major European countries including Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The pipeline will stretch 1,230 km through the Baltic Sea starting from the coast of Russia and to Greifswald in Germany. Russia's state-owned Gazprom will be pumping gas into the pipeline. Political tensions over Nord Stream 2 The project has become a centre of controversy after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said his government will halt the pipeline if Russia attacks Ukraine. The $12 billion project has been the focal point of tension for years with eastern European countries including Ukraine and Poland opposing it since it reportedly gives Russia an upper hand to control Europe's energy demands amid growing tensions with Putin's regime. Germany's energy regulator said the approval process for the pipeline is likely to continue until the second half of this year. It is also awaiting approval from European Union regulators amid disagreements in Germany's political circles. Ukraine's shadow over Nord Stream 2 The United States which has consistently opposed the project said the project won't go forward if Russia invades Ukraine. In fact, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has been bitterly opposing the deal. The Nord Stream 2 pipeline like the Nord Stream 1 bypasses Ukraine which means it cannot claim the lucrative transit fee. However, sanctions threat looms over the project due to Russia's border row with Ukraine. (With inputs from Agencies)

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