Operator "Nord stream - 2" commented on the U.S. sanctions
Operator "Nord stream - 2" - 2 AG Nord Stream continues work on the speedy launch of the pipeline.
So the organization explained the entry into force of the U.S. penalties Against energy facilities.
As drew the attention of the official representative of the design organization Jens Mueller, today, of the approximately 2460 kilometres of pipeline laid around 2300 kilometers.
the head of the United States Donald trump on 20 December signed the defense budget for 2020, which predusmatrivaet punishment Against the "Nord stream - 2" and " Turkish stream."
The United States wanted to obtain from organizations, leading them strip, to immediately stop the construction. Firm Allseas, which is engaged in the construction of "Nord stream - 2" already stopped work and withdrew the special court.
Press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow considers the restrictive measures is unacceptable and will answer them when it will meet national interests of Russia.
Prime Minister Medvedev D. A. ordered the government members to create a response to punishment.
The situation was explained, and in Berlin. As said Deputy official envoy of the Cabinet of Germany Ulrike Demer, Germany will examine in detail the American law, along with its impact on the project and then make conclusion on further action.
"Nord stream - 2" involves the construction of 2 threads with a total capacity of 55 billion cubic meters of gas per year from the coast of Russia through the Baltic sea to Germany.
Act against Ukraine, which fears to lose the income from the transit of gas from Russia, and the United States, promoting plans to export its LNG to the European Union.
Russia has many times urged to accept the pipeline As a tool of influence. According to Vladimir Putin, Moscow refers to it only As economic. In addition, the project is actively performing in Berlin, Vienna and Oslo.
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