Putin: Nord Stream 2 line ready to pump gas if Germany decides
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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that one line of Nord Stream 2 is operational and could begin pumping gas to Germany immediately, but a decision from the German government is necessary.
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ST. PETERSBURG, June 4. /TASS/. It only takes pressing a button to launch the remaining line of Nord Stream, but a decision from the German government is required, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with the heads of leading international news agencies organized by TASS.
"By the way, regarding Nord Stream. As you know, Nord Stream was blown up, but one line of Nord Stream 2 is safe and sound. It could start pumping Russian gas to the Federal Republic of Germany as early as tomorrow. It's enough, you know? This is no joke. Just push a button, and the gas starts flowing. But for that, a decision from the government of the Federal Republic is required," Putin said.
