You Snooze, You Lose: UK, US Media Fear Russia May ‘Outsmart’ EU With New Gas Mega Pipeline to China

US and European officials and media have blamed Moscow for the gas shortages currently facing much of Europe. Russia has dismissed the claims, stressing that it is prepared to sign new long-term contracts with its partners, and ready to start deliveries via the new Nord Stream 2 pipeline as soon as Berlin and Brussels certify the project.