According to European countries, the leaks are part of Russia’s sabotage activities.
“It can already be expected” that “some people” will question Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced at a press conference, saying it was “stupid and absurd” to cast doubt on Russia. to Moscow.
“Gas prices are high,” Peskov said, referring to leaks found this week in pipes in the supply infrastructure connecting Russia and Germany via the Baltic Sea.
Both pipelines were affected by underwater explosions on a Danish island in the Baltic.
The European Union pledged a “firm response” to the so-called sabotage and the Danish government declared the explosions “deliberate acts”.
Ukraine, without providing details, said the leaks were the result of a “planned terrorist attack” by Russia against European countries.
Peskov appealed to “everyone” before speaking and asked them to wait for the results of studies that will determine whether the leaks are “explosive or not.”
“This situation requires dialogue and quick communication between all parties to find out what happened. So far, we have seen a lack of dialogue,” he said.
In practice, the leaks reduce the possibility of resuming gas supplies to Western Europe via Nord Stream 1, which was already interrupted in September amid tensions caused by the Russian campaign against Ukraine.
Russia has cut the supply citing technical problems, but Western Europe, which depends mainly on Russian gas for heating during the winter months, accuses Moscow of using the supply as a means of pressure.