Leaders blame Russia-Europe pipeline leaks on sabotage

Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines hit by leaks

The Nord Stream pipelines have been at the centre of geopolitical tensions as Russia cut gas supplies to Europe

Sabotage is the most likely cause of leaks in two Baltic Sea gas pipelines between Russia and Europe, European leaders said Tuesday, after seismologists reported explosions around the Nord Stream pipelines.

The Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines have been at the centre of geopolitical tensions in recent months as Russia cut gas supplies to Europe in suspected retaliation against Western sanctions following its invasion of Ukraine.