According to a report by RIA Novosti on October 29, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on October 29 that British naval officers were involved in the leak of the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline.
According to reports, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said: “According to available information, British naval forces officials participated in the planning and implementation of “terrorist operations” in the Baltic Sea on September 26 to destroy the North Stream 1 and 2 natural gas pipelines.” However, the report did not provide relevant evidence.
The UK has yet to respond.