Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stressed that the damage to the infrastructure of the Nord Stream gas pipeline, through which Russian gas is transported to Europe, can be repaired, but this takes time and money.

In a statement in the program “Moscow. Kremlin. Putin” on Channel One Russia, he noted that “the United States, Ukraine and Poland have previously stated that this infrastructure will not work and they will do everything for this, and for this reason we must seriously address this issue, as they may be interested in breaking this line.”

In this context, Nord Stream AG, the operator of the two Nord Stream lines, has indicated that the damage assessment in Nord Stream is planned to start after obtaining official permits, and access to the required section can only be allowed after the pressure decreases. stabilized infrastructure and stop leaks.

Earlier, the company reported an accident on a gas pipeline in Danish waters, near the island of Bornholm, indicating the creation of a safe zone with a radius of five nautical miles.