Putin Emphasizes German Sovereignty Over Nord Stream Pipeline Decision
Decision to launch Nord Stream line is a matter of German sovereignty — Putin
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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the decision to launch the remaining line of the Nord Stream pipeline lies solely with the German government, emphasizing that U.S. sanctions are a political issue affecting German sovereignty.
- 01Putin claims the Nord Stream pipeline has been subjected to U.S. sanctions.
- 02He describes the destruction of the pipeline as an act of state terrorism.
- 03One line of the pipeline remains operational but is still under U.S. sanctions.
- 04The German government can lift sanctions through agreements with its partners.
- 05Putin indicated that gas could flow as soon as the sanctions are lifted.
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During a meeting with international news agency heads, Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted that the decision to activate the remaining line of the Nord Stream pipeline is a matter of German sovereignty, not U.S. influence. He criticized the U.S. sanctions that currently hinder the pipeline's operation, labeling the destruction of the pipeline as an act of state terrorism. Putin noted that while one line of the pipeline remains intact and could be operational, it is still subject to U.S. sanctions. He stated that if the German government negotiates with its partners to lift these sanctions, the pipeline could resume gas flow almost immediately.
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The activation of the Nord Stream pipeline could significantly affect Germany's energy supply and economic stability.
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