Quote (babun1024 @ Sep 27 2022 02:23pm)
Let me explain my POV then. I am from Germany. Whether we used NS1/2 or not they count as critical infrastructure to us. Anyone attacking them would be declaring a war towards Germany which is in NATO, unless the perpetrator is from within. There is no interest for the US to sabotage them in such an explicit way. It's either Russia or Poland+Ukraine+friends. Weakening Germany too much isn't in US interests. Poland and the baltic states are easier to manipulate for the US (lapdogs) but they aren't reliable partners with appropriate resources and influence throughout Europe.
The US never liked the fact that Germany was buying gas from Russia. I think I've seen trump talking about that matter and it was like years ago. I don't think either that US would do something like that with their own hands. Each side will blame the other and frame it to their advantage. Or do we really have to ask an Ukrainian or Russian who they think sabotaged ns? We probably will never know who it was.
Regarding Germany: Poland is more in line with US direction compared to Germany. They made sure that they are not dependant on Russia at all. Germany on the other hand did the exact opposite. Sure it helped Germany to be more competitive, but let's be honest: No one needs strong competition in the market.
This post was edited by Impy on Sep 27 2022 10:01am