Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, December 24, called it stupidity to prevent the launch of Nord Stream 2 (SP-2). According to him, the use of the gas pipeline can reduce the price of gas in Europe.
“Regarding Nord Stream 2, yes, I agree with your assessments, it is also stupid for those who do not allow this system to work, because additional gas supplies to the European market would certainly lower the price on the exchange , on the spot, “Putin said at a joint meeting of the State Council and the Council for Science and Education.
So the head of state commented on the report of the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia Vladimir Zhirinovsky, who said that the European authorities “are doing worse to themselves” by preventing the launch of the SP-2.
Earlier that day, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that the certification process for Nord Stream 2 could be completed in mid-2022. According to him, the reason for the delay in the launch of the gas pipeline is the politicization of the project.
Earlier, on December 22, German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock said in an interview with Die Zeit that, together with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, they had developed a common position on the launch of SP-2. This process should proceed “on the basis of European legislation,” Berbock said.
On November 16, the German regulator suspended the certification of Nord Stream 2 AG as an independent operator of Nord Stream 2. The procedure can be continued when a subsidiary company for the German part of the pipeline is created in Germany. The company has promised to establish such a subsidiary in Germany to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
The construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline was completed on 10 September. It was built from Russia to Germany along the Baltic seabed with the aim of direct gas supplies to Europe. The EU countries mainly support the project and participate in its implementation. The Baltic states, Poland, the United States and Ukraine are opposed.
Source: IZ
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