U.S. officials downplayed the potential for immediate impacts from the leaks hobbling the two Nord Stream natural gas lines. But the incidents are adding to worries about winter.
Russia does not need to damage the pipeline to stop the flow to Europe, they just shut the valve. On the other hand who is exporting huge amounts of gas to Europe? Oh ya the USA to the point that there will be a shortage in the US this winter thus driving up the price for American consumers. America was scared that Germany was going to fold this winter as they were freezing in the dark and start getting Russian gas again therefore not needed Americans overpriced gas. Follow the money folks.