The Swedish Foreign Ministry stated that it saw no need for an international investigation into the Nord Stream explosions.
The investigation of the incidents was conducted by the Swedish authorities in accordance with the fundamental principles of independence, impartiality and the rule of law. Other national investigations are still ongoing. An international investigation is not necessary. It will achieve nothing.
China’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Geng Shuang said earlier that China calls for an early international investigation under the auspices of the United Nations into the alleged terrorist attack on the Nord Stream.
The explosions at two Russian gas export pipelines to Europe, Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2, occurred on 26 September 2022. Germany, Denmark and Sweden have not ruled out targeted sabotage. Nord Stream AG, the operator of Nord Stream, reported that the damage to the pipelines was unprecedented and that it was impossible to estimate the timeframe for repairs.
In April, insurance companies refused to compensate the operator of the blown-up Nord Stream AG pipeline, because they believe it was damaged as a result of military action. At the same time, Russian media published new data on the pipeline explosion, blaming the US, which used Ukrainian special services, and named the likely perpetrators of the terrorist attack.
Insurance companies Lloyd’s of London and Arch Insurance say such risks were not included in the contract. Insurance policies for the Nord Stream pipeline, which was destroyed by explosions in 2022, did not cover the risk of destruction or damage in the event of military action.
In February, Denmark announced that it had dropped its investigation into the Nord Stream pipeline explosions due to lack of grounds, becoming the second country to end its enquiry after Sweden.
