Moscow considers the destruction of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines last September "an act of international terrorism" and will not allow it to be swept under the rug, the embassy said in a statement.

In addition to Russia demanding "proof" from the US, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also mentions Sweden's and Denmark's role in the whole thing.

- The countries have not responded to official letters from Russian government minister Mikhail Mishustin for six months, who asked to appoint those responsible for the contacts regarding the attacks on the Nord Stream, Lavrov said according to the AP news agency.

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The Danish Defense Forces have released footage of the leaks at the Nord Stream gas pipelines.

Photo: Danish Defense