Pipeline repair possible
President Putin said that the Russian side could supply gas to Europe through a part of the pipeline. But the ball is now in Europe’s court. They have to decide whether they want it or not. The Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines were built by Russia in the foothills of the Baltic Sea. This pipeline has been badly damaged in a blast last month. An international investigation into the blast is underway. Putin said that it is possible to repair these pipelines. Three of Nord Stream’s pipelines have been damaged. Only one line of this pipeline, Nord Stream 2, is working. Its capacity is 27.5 billion cubic meters.
three countries are investigating
Putin said that if Europe wants, Russia can open the gas taps of that one line. The pipeline has become a major cause of conflict in the Ukraine crisis at the moment. Gas leaks into the Baltic Sea off the coast of Denmark and Sweden have added to the problems. Europe suspects that Russia has exploded in this pipeline. At the same time, Russia has blamed Western countries and America for this. Germany, Denmark and Sweden are investigating this blast.
Putin gave confidence
Putin says the link to Nord Stream 2 is secure and Russia can supply gas to Europe. Natural gas was never supplied to Europe via the Nord Stream 2 pipeline because Germany blocked its flow. Ever since the war started in Ukraine on 24 February, this flow has stopped.