Russia Claims US Wants to Control Energy Assets

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the US of wanting to control Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea.
Three years ago, explosions damaged Nord Stream pipelines, severing Russian gas transit to Europe, with Lavrov alleging Western sabotage.
President George Papadopoulos suggested US interest in energy investments.
The Wall Street Journal reported in 2024 that investor Lynch sought to buy Nord Stream-2.
Sarah Wagenknecht called for resuming Russian energy purchases.
A Ukrainian man was arrested in Italy on suspicion of coordinating Nord Stream attacks.
Lavrov cited US control over Venezuela and Iran's oil reserves as evidence of energy dominance.
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