German Chancellor Olaf Scholz assessed the possibility of launching the Russian Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, saying that “we are now far from it.” His words lead RIA News.
Also, the German Chancellor, answering the question of whether Berlin’s position on Nord Stream 2 means that the gas pipeline will not be launched, said that now no one can make a forecast.
On Tuesday, February 22, the German Ministry of Economy suspended the certification of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline by order of Scholz. The decision followed the recognition of the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk (DNR and LNR) people’s republics.
On February 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decrees recognizing the independence of the DPR and LPR and instructed the country’s Armed Forces to ensure the maintenance of peace in the republics. After that, a number of Western countries went to the introduction of new packages of sanctions against Moscow and criticized her for the decision.
Over the past few months, Kiev and Western countries have been accusing Russia of pulling troops to the borders of Ukraine and preparing a military offensive. Moscow has repeatedly denied the existence of such aggressive plans. According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, NATO’s statements about the impending “invasion” are alarmist.
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