Thu Sep 26 14:50:53 UTC 2024: ## Nord Stream Sabotage Investigation Stalls Two Years Later as Russia Pushes for Alternative Payment System
**Two years after a series of explosions damaged the Nord Stream pipelines, Western powers have yet to identify and punish those responsible for the attack.** The investigation into the sabotage has been slow, with no concrete conclusions reached despite the significant impact on energy infrastructure and international relations.
Meanwhile, **Russia is actively seeking alternative payment systems to circumvent Western sanctions**. President Putin has stated that Russia is collaborating with BRICS countries to develop a system for independent foreign trade transactions, potentially using national currencies to settle payments for Russian exports. This move could potentially reduce reliance on Western financial institutions and further isolate Russia from the global economic system.
The stalled Nord Stream investigation and Russia’s push for alternative payment systems highlight the ongoing geopolitical tensions stemming from the Ukraine conflict and the global economic fallout.
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