German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, commenting on the possible launch of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, indicated that “the number of existing pipelines is sufficient to supply Russian gas to Germany in contractual volumes.”

When asked about this, he pointed out at a press conference that “Germany has a number of pipelines, and their capacity is always sufficient for Russia to fulfill its obligations, whether it be a pipeline through Ukraine, the Yamal-Europe Pipeline, or” Storm. Ash-Shamali-1. This means that 3 gas pipelines are in operation and there are no technical problems preventing Russia from fulfilling its obligations in the field of gas supply.

Speaking about the resumption of gas pumping through the Russian Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline after repair work, Schultz stressed that Berlin does not consider the reason for the low level of gas pumped by Gazprom, which is the non-return of the Siemens turbine, does not consider this a real basis for Russia’s decision to lowering the flow rate.