They have a habit of doing it(for years/decades) and it would really help them if people couldn't rely on other sources of energy than what they're selling.
So, who else?Who has a motive and the capabilities to do this?
So, who else?Who has a motive and the capabilities to do this?
Realistically... by stirring the shit up in europe, the country that gains the most is.. well.. USA. Do something, blame russia, make EU economy worse, worsen the relations, make european countries stop production due to energy crisis, sell them american products, and if things get even worse, sell weapons, maybe even to both sides if things get desparate enough, watch europe destroyed again while their own economy gets a great boost.
It seems more of a response/warning to the sending of weapons that has a tiny bit of teeth but not enough to escalate further.
If they consider themselves at war with NATO this attack does make sense.