26.04.2024 #EspionageInsights#GeopoliticalStrategy#NordStreamSabotageSpeaking at the United Nations Security Council; Larry Johnson, a seasoned veteran of the CIA and State Department, as he dissects the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. With stakes higher than ever in global politics, Johnson brings his expertise in intelligence, counterterrorism, and financial investigations to bear on this politically charged quandary. As we navigate the murky waters of international relations, his insights offer clarity on the necessity of a comprehensive and transparent probe led by the United Nations Security Council, drawing upon the legacy of President Truman’s pursuit of peace.
In a narrative that is as riveting as it is enlightening, Johnson stitches together the logistical and strategic threads behind the Nord Stream attack. His call for an unspoiled evidence chain and his expertise in financial forensics underscore the importance of untangling this complex web to maintain the delicate balance of international relations.
By scrutinizing the response of NATO countries and paralleling historical events like the Pan Am 103 bombing, our discussion elevates the conversation surrounding global security dynamics and the quest for truth in an age of uncertainty. Join us for a session that not only enlightens but also imparts the gravity of leadership in the face of adversity.
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If Russia invades Ukraine, Nord Stream 2 pipeline will not move forward: US
WION Web Team
WashingtonUpdated: Jan 28, 2022, 01:00 PM IST – WION
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STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov added that Russia’s ‘thoughts’ have not been taken into account over the security agreement as the Biden administration rejected Putin’s demand
Russia said today the United States and NATO had overlooked its concern over the security draft agreement submitted to it earlier amid tensions with Ukraine along the border.
Russia’s foreign ministry spokesman Zaitsev said, “We have already repeatedly stated that our country does not intend to attack anyone,” even as reports indicated Russia has massed over 100,000 troops along the Ukraine border.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov added that the country’s “thoughts” have not been taken into account over the security agreement as the Biden administration rejected Russia’s demand that former Soviet countries should not be inducted into NATO referring to Ukraine.
“We cannot say that our thoughts have been taken into account or that a willingness has been shown to take our concerns into account,” Kremlin said.
“Let’s not rush into assessments; it takes time to analyse,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov added.
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Meanwhile, Germany and US warned that the gas pipeline which could double Russian natural gas supply to Germany could be in danger of not being implemented if Putin’s regime attacked Ukraine.
“If Russia invades Ukraine, one way or another, Nord Stream 2 will not move forward, “Victoria Nuland, US undersecretary of state for political affairs said.
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The new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to meet President Joe Biden next month to discuss the Ukraine crisis even as the US president spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensk to step up economic support to the nation.
NATO has put 8,500 troops on alert amid tensions at the border. However, Russia has maintained it has the right to move troops anywhere inside its borders even as it has rejected claims of an imminent invasion.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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