…Also to be joined in investigations
Sweden has turned down Russia’s wish to inspect the findings of its probe into the explosions of Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines.
The Scandinavian country also refused to joine the Russia’s proposal to be joined in the investigations of the causes of the explosions that blew the Nordstream.
The Swedish foreign ministry informed that it had received a letter from Russian, prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin, putting forth the requests.
On October 6, Sweden had received a letter was received from Russia requesting that Russian authorities and the company Gazprom be involved in the Swedish investigation, authorities in Sweden said
Speaking to reporters on Monday, Prime Minister, Magdalena Andersson, however said details of the investigation were confidential, and her country won’t share findings with Russian authorities.
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“In Sweden, our preliminary investigations are confidential, and that, of course, also applies in this case,” she said
She said however that Russian authorities and vessels were free to sail to the sites of the explosion as the crime scene cordon was lifted.
“The Swedish economic zone is not a territory that Sweden disposes of. We have lifted the cordons now and then it is also possible for other ships to stay in the area, that is how the rules work,” said Andersson.
As reported last week, Russia had thrown its hat into the ring to be included in the investigations, particularly the one being conducted by Sweden.
“There should really be an investigation. Naturally, with the participation of Russia,” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergei Vershinin was quoted as saying by state news agencies.
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The two explosions on the Nord Stream pipelines were followed by unexplained gas leaks. The suspicious incidents were reported in the Baltic Sea off the Danish island of Bornholm.
Germany, Denmark, and Sweden have claimed that those were pre-meditated attacks to destroy the pipeline. However, Russian President, Putin has called it a ploy by the West after its sanctions failed to affect Moscow.
“Sanctions are not enough for the West, they have switched to sabotage. Unbelievable, but it is a fact!,” Putin stated during a live speech.
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