An American businessman, Stephen Lynch, is making waves by attempting to acquire Nord Stream 2, the controversial natural gas pipeline connecting Russia and Germany. Lynch, who once collaborated with Russian energy giant Rosneft, portrays his bid as a strategic move to “de-Russify” the pipeline and align it with U.S. interests. However, the deal raises eyebrows, with critics questioning its alignment with American and European goals, especially given Nord Stream 2’s halted operations after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As European leaders, including Germany’s Olaf Scholz, navigate delicate geopolitics and a potential peace deal with Russia, Lynch’s bold maneuver has sparked intrigue and debate over the pipeline’s future in a post-war landscape.
