Russia Closes Key Nord Stream 1 Gas Pipeline, West Accuses Putin Of Weaponizing Energy

By Henry Ridgwell

Russia closed the major Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline to Germany on Wednesday, claiming the three-day shutdown is necessary for the maintenance of turbines. Europe and the U.S. dispute that claim and accuse Russian President Vladimir Putin of “weaponizing” energy.

Last year, Russia supplied 40 percent of...