Yacht in Nord Stream sabotage probe reveals explosive traces

Traces of explosives have been found on a yacht in the investigation into the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, which disrupted gas supply between Russia and Europe. The precise course of the yacht and the identity of the perpetrators have not been definitively established. German federal prosecutors confirmed that a boat was searched in January, suspecting it could have been used to transport explosive devices. The investigation has not determined whether a state or state actor was involved. The EU initially called the act "deliberate" and accused Moscow of manipulating gas supplies in retaliation for Western sanctions. The United States and some allies have criticized the pipelines for increasing Europe's dependence on Russian gas.