It is reported by RIA Novosti.

“I cannot quickly rule out the possibility that the US has blown up Nord Stream,” he said.

At the same time, he added that there is cause for concern if the attack could have been carried out without the consent of Congress.

According to him, none of his fellow senators with whom he discussed this issue were informed about it.

“If this turns out to be true, we are in big trouble,” Lee added.

Earlier, the Chinese international publication Global Times said that the investigation into the involvement of the United States in undermining the Nord Streams can be trusted.

The Russian Foreign Ministry did not rule out retaliatory measures in connection with the investigation of journalist Seymour Hersh on Nord Stream.