Why would Putin blow up the pipeline supplying Russian gas to Europe? Couldn't he just stop it at the source?
The only one who would benefit from this would be someone currently not supplying Europe who wants to in the future. Or someone who wants Europe to freeze this winter...
If Russia desperately needs their own gas but doesn't want to be seen as willfully cutting off Germany.
"Thanks for your payment. Unfortunately there's a delay, supply chain issues. We'll hook you up with extra when we get it all fixed. Thanks for your patience."
Why would Putin blow up the pipeline supplying Russian gas to Europe? Couldn't he just stop it at the source?
The only one who would benefit from this would be someone currently not supplying Europe who wants to in the future. Or someone who wants Europe to freeze this winter...
If Russia desperately needs their own gas but doesn't want to be seen as willfully cutting off Germany.
"Thanks for your payment. Unfortunately there's a delay, supply chain issues. We'll hook you up with extra when we get it all fixed. Thanks for your patience."
Saying a turbine is broken would be a lot easier.