Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States on Wednesday of being responsible for the attacks on the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines.
Speaking at the Russian Energy Week, Putin claimed Washington carried out the attack in order to cut off Europe's access to cheap energy and sell its gas at higher prices, calling the move an "act of international terrorism" that "undermines the energy security of the entire continent."
The Russian president stressed that it is "obvious" that the sabotage was carried out by the only actor that stands to profit from it and also alleged that the US is seeking to sever all ties between Russia and Europe and weaken Europe's industrial potential.