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The Minister of energy, infrastructure and the digital technology of the German state of Mecklenburg — Vorpommern Christian Pegel in an interview with RT Deutsch said that the European States is not profitable to buy American liquefied natural gas, as it will be more expensive than supplies from Russia.
According to him, the need of conversion of gas to liquid and logistics costs significantly increase the cost of fuel supplies from the United States.
Senator Alexei Pushkov said that the competition of Germany and the United States due to the construction of the pipeline "Nord stream — 2" is an unprecedented situation, writes "Rossiyskaya Gazeta".
The rate of cooling of relations between Angela Merkel and Donald trump can be called the U.S. decision on the withdrawal of a dozen thousand American servicemen from the territory of Germany. The Senator is confident that protecting the "Nord stream — 2", Germany protects primarily itself.
USA on the background of the pandemic ready to strangle the European countries for their interests, said in an interview with RIA Novosti Deputy Secretary of the Russian security Council Aleksandr Venediktov.
In his words, Europe follows American orders.
Ukrainian company "Naftogaz" thanked the U.S. senators who sent a threatening letter addressed to the port operator in the German city of Sassnitz due to support the construction of the pipeline "Nord stream — 2".
Previously at the disposal of RIA Novosti was a letter from three members of the U.S. Senate, to the operator of the port of Sassnitz GmbH. It refers to the impending U.S. government sanctions against companies involved in supporting the construction of the pipeline. In particular, the appeal stated that in case of continuation of works the port of Sassnitz is facing "financial destruction."
Us senators demanded from the German port of Sassnitz to discontinue support for the construction of "Nord stream — 2", the newspaper Handelsblatt.
Members of the Senate led by Ted Cruz said that in case of failure of the port management will prevent future financial survival of the company.
Russian and German MPs protested over the statement of the American senators threatened the port in Sassnitz in Germany with sanctions due to the "Nord stream — 2".
So, a member of the Federation Council Sergei Tsekov told RT that the American politicians embraced delusions of grandeur.
The lessee of the barge-laying "Fortuna", which is able to finish the construction "Nord stream — 2", does not intend to take part in laying gas pipeline in the Baltic sea, according to RBC.
Completion of the "Nord stream — 2" is possible by using the anchor pipelayers, accompanied by another vessel with dynamic positioning system can hold the vessel at the desired point without anchors and mooring. One of the ships that can complete the construction of the pipeline, up to this point is called the anchor barge "Fortuna" of the company MRTS. The second candidate - laying vessel "Akademik Chersky" with a dynamic positioning system.
Expert of the national energy security Fund Stanislav Mitrakhovich sure imposed by Poland because of the "Nord stream — 2" the fine will not prevent the construction of the pipeline, writes "Evening Moscow".
On the eve of the Polish Antimonopoly regulator UOKiK has fined Russia's Gazprom on 213 million zlotys, equivalent to about 50 million euros for noncompliance in the case of "Nord stream — 2". "Gazprom" has promised to appeal the decision.
Construction of the pipeline "Nord stream 2" can be resumed on 3 August at the expiry of the appeal the new permit of Denmark, even if this decision will be appealed, told reporters in the Danish energy Agency (DEA).
"It is possible to appeal to the Danish appeals Board on energy issues, will have immediate suspensive effect, unless the Council decides otherwise," said the regulator.
The political response of Germany to the threat of sanctions against the "Nord stream — 2" should contain three points: the need of the project, commitment to the interests of the German and European economy and partnership with Russia, told RIA Novosti the head of the German-Russian group in the Bundestag, a Deputy from the party "Alternative for Germany" Robbie Slung.
"The political response must be clear: Yes - the "Nord stream — 2", but the interests of the German and European economy, and Yes - a comprehensive Eastern partnership on mutually beneficial terms, from Dublin to Vladivostok. I personally wish Ms. Merkel and Mr. Maas has shown more courage and creativity in the interests of Germany, and to economic blackmail, no matter where it comes, was explicitly rejected. Most of our people here in Germany, waiting for it," said Slund.
Attempt by Berlin to negotiate with the United States on the "Nord stream — 2" through diplomacy, without the imposition of counter-sanctions leads to surrender of sovereignty to Germany and Europe, told RIA Novosti the official representative of the "Alternative for Germany" in the Bundestag on energy Steffen Cotterêts.
"I am, despite all, was confident that the project will be completed - Russia has always found ways to cope with difficulties. The question is how broad is the support of the German government and the EU. I see problems here. The government and the Chancellor reiterated that they do not want to take counter measures that they want to stay in the negotiations. I believe that a surrender of sovereignty, to immediately begin to threaten counter-measures, for example, refuse to purchase U.S. LNG, the introduction of customs duties and various sanctions. You might think about to take sanctions against the initiators (US sanctions)," said KOTRA.
Polish oil and gas company PGNiG filed in the Higher court of düsseldorf, the statement about "active participation" in the trial of the release of "Nord stream — 2" from the requirements of the updated EU Gas Directive.
The Chairman of the management Board of PGNiG Jerzy Kwiecinski tweeted.
The faction of the liberal Free democratic party (FDP) Bundestag sent a letter to us senators Ted Cruz and Genie Sahin, which protested against the impending sanctions against the European gas pipeline "Nord stream – 2", told RIA Novosti the official representative of the faction on energy, Martin Neumann.
"Because the position of his colleagues in the parliamentary group of the FDP is clear: we do not tolerate the intervention of America in European Affairs", - he said.
The European Union has nothing to respond to US threats to impose sanctions against companies involved in the construction of the pipeline "Nord stream 2", Brussels desired common position towards Russia, said RIA Novosti the scientific coordinator of the Center for Eurasian studies, University of Vienna, scientific Director of the Institute for security policy, Alexander Dubovy.
Previously, the need "political response" to the threat of Washington sanctions against these companies, said the head of the Austrian OMV oil and gas Corporation Dr. Rainer Seele.
Political Europe's response to U.S. sanctions against the project "Nord stream 2", told RIA Novosti the German political scientist Alexander Rahr.
Previously, the need "political response" to the threat of Washington sanctions against companies involved in the construction of the pipeline "Nord stream – 2", said in Vienna head of Austrian oil and gas Corporation OMV Rainer Seele, it was quoted by the newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
The economic interests of Europe in connection with the construction of the gas pipeline "Nord stream – 2" is necessary to protect Washington's actions put into question the continuation of a strong partnership, and sanctions against the pipeline are of a pronounced political character, said RIA Novosti Deputy, member of the international Committee of the Bundestag faction of the "Alternative for Germany" Waldemar Gerdt.
Previously, the need "political response" to the threat of Washington sanctions against companies involved in the construction of the pipeline "Nord stream – 2", said in Vienna head of Austrian oil and gas Corporation OMV Rainer Seele, it was quoted by the newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
The head of the Austrian oil company OMV Rainer Seele said about the need for "political response" to the threat of Washington sanctions against companies involved in the construction of the pipeline "Nord stream — 2", writes the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
According to him, green said that the question is to what extent Europe will defend its sovereignty and its independence, especially in regard to energy issues.
Laying vessel "Akademik Chersky", which is expected to continue with the construction of the pipeline "Nord stream - 2", ceased to belong to "Gazprom", follows from materials of the company.
In June it became known that the pipe was owned by Samara thermal power property Fund (STIF), and that in turn was part of the group "Gazprom". However, in the past the list of affiliated persons of the company from 30 June, the Fund is no longer listed.
Washington and Berlin are arguing whether or not to invite to the next summit "the Big seven" Moscow. Donald trump would like to see at the talks of Vladimir Putin and foreign Minister of Germany Heiko Maas points to the impossibility of communication with the Russian leader over Ukraine. The Kremlin answer is that he did not aim at G7 and would prefer a meeting "nuclear five", the five permanent members of the UN security Council. About which scenario is most likely — in the material RIA Novosti.
The Federal Republic of Germany and the USA celebrate this year's 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The Union of Washington and Berlin is a guarantee of Euro-Atlantic security. But the jubilee could be overshadowed.
Samara thermal power property Fund (STIF), which is the owner of the pipelayer "Akademik Chersky" capable to build "Nord stream — 2", was not included in the new list of affiliated persons of "Gazprom". This is stated in the quarterly disclosure of the company.
As at 31 March, the Fund was part of the group "Gazprom".
The unfinished area of the "Nord stream-2" is not subject to seasonal restrictions of construction of the spawning cod, told RIA Novosti press-service of the operator of project Nord Stream AG 2.
Restrictions on work in the area of cod spawning overlap from July to August. They apply to construction in the Bornholm basin in the southwestern part of the Baltic sea.
The statement of foreign Minister of Germany Heiko Maas, who spoke against the return of Russia to the G7 because of the unresolved Ukrainian question, looks especially cynical after the recent telephone conversation between presidents of Russia and Ukraine Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky and are not aimed at reducing tensions in Russian-Ukrainian relations, told RIA Novosti leading researcher of the Center for German studies Institute of Europe Russian Academy of Sciences Alexander Kamkin.
Previously, Maas stated that further expansion of the format of the "Big seven" and the inclusion in the group, Russia is unlikely to be possible. According to him, not yet resolved the issue of Crimea and Ukraine, the chances of the inclusion of Russia in the format he sees.
U.S. authorities are increasing pressure on German and European companies involved in the construction of "Nord stream — 2", the newspaper "Die Welt" with reference to sources.
It is emphasized that the United States conducted two videoconferences with contractors of the gas pipeline from Germany and other European countries to "to indicate the far-reaching consequences for their further participation in the project". They were attended by representatives of the state Department, the Ministry of Finance and US Department of energy.
. The pipelayers for two weeks, can't get to work on the construction of the pipeline "Nord stream — 2" for spawning cod, he told the German radio station NDR Info.
It is noted that the Danish authorities have banned any construction work until the end of September.
The US Senate approved version of the defense budget for next year, which involves additional sanctions against the "Nord stream -2", according to the results of the vote. Broadcast meetings led channel C-Span.
Voted for 86 persons, against — 14.
Tougher American sanctions against the "Nord stream — 2" is a violation of international law. In an interview with RT Deutsch said the mayor of the German city of Sassnitz Frank Kracht, who may affected by restrictive measures.
He added that projects like "Nord stream — 2" play an important role in the development of a small port town: new working places are created, there is an opportunity to advertise their range of performance at the international level.
The United States all the forces prevented Russia to finish the construction "Nord stream — 2". Before laying the last section of congressmen endorsed the new restrictions. In response, the German authorities threatened to impose duties on liquefied gas from America. What will the war of sanctions — in the material RIA Novosti.
"Get out," asked Mike Pompeo to foreign participants of the project "Northern stream — 2". The Secretary of state announced that the restrictions will affect, and "Turkish stream". And those who disobey, expect big trouble.
Possible tightening of US sanctions against the gas pipeline "Nord stream 2" is an attempt to exert influence on European countries, but they are unlikely to pay serious attention to American measures, said RIA Novosti Professor of the philosophical faculty of Lomonosov Moscow state University political scientist Boris Mezhuev.
The house of representatives of US Congress approved the defense budget by 2021, which contains extended sanctions against the "Nord stream–2". This is one of the projects budget. The second project, proposed by the Senate. Usually first projects discussed in the chambers, then brings them in one conciliatory Commission from representatives of the Republican and Democratic parties. This document and transmit it to the President for signature.
The Eastern Committee of German economy is considering a response to the threat of imposition of U.S. sanctions against the "Nord stream — 2", until the counter-sanctions, said the Executive Director of the Committee Michael harms in an interview with the publications of the media group Funke.
U.S. Secretary of state Mike Pompeo reported earlier that the state Department published recommendations in the framework of the law on counteraction to Russia through sanctions, including the document "Nord stream — 2" and second thread "Turkish stream." These actions put at risk the us sanctions on investments and other actions associated with the Russian export gas pipelines.
The house of representatives of US Congress approved a draft defense budget for 2021, which contains extended sanctions against the "Nord stream 2", according to the results of the vote.
The broadcast led channel C-Span. Voted 295 congressmen, against - 125.
Pulling pseudoabstinence against Russia of involvement in the hacker attack on the Bundestag in 2015, Germany has demonstrated an emergency Western solidarity or "pay off" from the US for "shamelessly" claim "Nord stream 2", the Director of the Department of international information security, the Russian foreign Ministry Andrey Krutskikh.
"It is surprising that five years, this is obviously absurd case collecting dust, no one cared, waited for the right moment, and now suddenly "exploded". One gets the impression that, having made pseudoabstinence against Russia, the Germans completed the ritual forced Western solidarity in the face of considerable pressure for Washington and, perhaps, even cynical - thus the "pay off" from its "big brother" for the brazen claims on the "Nord stream 2," said cruit in an interview with the magazine "international life".
The Saga of the "Nord stream — 2" was an interesting sequel, in the sense that the American attempts to stop the commissioning of the Russian gas pipeline could not only lead to the fact that he will get more support from European politicians, but also to the fact that the European Union will attend to system protection from us sanctions.
If you compare the damage to American interests from the "Nord stream — 2" and the damage in the case of a "vandal" (in the sense of "anticyclonic") financial and economic system in the European Union, the Russian pipeline is almost irrelevant. And if Washington is to be deprived of the really important issues to put pressure on Brussels or European companies with sanctions, American foreign policy it would be a disaster on a planetary scale.
The EU does not want to sacrifice the Russian project "Northern stream — 2" as an alternative in the form of LNG to the us will eventually make European products less in demand in the world market, said RT senior researcher at the Center for European studies, IMEMO RAS Vladimir olenchenko.
According to him, in this matter there is a clear clash of interests between Brussels and Washington. The EU, the analyst, expects to diversify the import of natural gas, and the United States, on the contrary, want to become the main supplier of energy resources to Europe.
The European Union is deeply concerned about the increasing incidence of the use or threat of use of sanctions by the US against European companies, including the projects "North stream 2" and "Turkish stream", said EU high representative for foreign and security policy of Josep Borrell.
"I am deeply concerned about the frequent use of sanctions by the USA or the threat of their use against European companies and interests. We have seen this in situations around Iran, Cuba, the International criminal court and recently in respect of the projects "North stream 2" and "Turkish stream", - said in a written statement Borrell.
The uncertainty in the question of U.S. sanctions against involved in the project "Northern stream – 2" can lead to delays in completing it, but Germany is unlikely to affect the U.S. approach to this, expert said Middle East Institute in Washington, Rauf Mammadov.
"Any actions taken by companies related to the completion of the pipeline, after July 15, carrying them at risk. This means that all involved parties would be required to cease operations immediately and then decide what to do next. For example, the behavior of Allseas since the previous round of sanctions can be indicative from the point of view of the General approach to American actions. In any case, at the completion of the project will be further delays until will be some uncertainty on the issue of sanctions", - he told RIA Novosti.
The announcement of the state Department on the possible sanctions against a wide range of individuals and organizations involved in the Russian project "Northern stream - 2" and "Turkish stream" is a serious escalation in relations between the US and Germany and can lead to concessions by Berlin in procurement of LNG to the us, said Professor of international relations, Hamilton College in new York, Alan Cafruny.
U.S. Secretary of state Mike Pompeo announced on Wednesday that the state Department published recommendations in the framework of the Law on combating the enemies of America through sanctions, including the document "Nord stream - 2" and second thread "Turkish stream." These actions put at risk the us sanctions on investments and other actions associated with the Russian export gas pipelines.
The head of the Munich security conference, Wolfgang Ischinger, commented on the situation around the US sanctions against the gas pipeline project "Nord stream 2".
"U.S. trade with Russia is OK, and the trade of Germany with Russia - not OK?" - wrote Ischinger on Twitter, responding to a message former U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenelle.
A group of congressmen to support sanctions against the "Nord stream-2" and the second line of the "Turkish stream", which threatened to impose a state Department.
The letter, published on the website of the international Affairs Committee of the house of representatives, was signed by 9 members of Congress, including two Democrats, the rest Republicans.
Trade between Russia and Germany loses around 20 billion US dollars annually from the EU sanctions, said RIA Novosti trade representative of the Russian Federation in Germany Andrey Sobolev, commenting on the statement of the Eastern Committee of German economy.
Earlier Thursday, the Eastern Committee, which brings together German companies in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, made a statement in connection with U.S. threats to impose sanctions against the project "Nord stream 2". Earlier, the US Secretary of state Mike Pompeo said that the state Department published recommendations in the framework of the law on counteraction to Russia through sanctions, including the document "Nord stream 2" and second thread "Turkish stream." These actions put at risk the us sanctions on investments and other actions associated with the Russian export gas pipelines.
The Austrian authorities rejected US plans to impose extraterritorial sanctions on the "Nord stream 2", the Ministry of foreign Affairs of the country.
U.S. Secretary of state Mike Pompeo announced on Wednesday that the state Department published recommendations in the framework of the law on counteraction to Russia through sanctions, including the document "Nord stream 2" and second thread "Turkish stream." These actions put at risk the us sanctions on investments and other actions associated with the Russian export gas pipelines.
German business believes that the statements of Secretary of state Mike Pompeo on sanctions against the pipeline "Nord stream — 2" the unprecedented intervention in the energy sovereignty of the European Union. This was stated by Oliver Hermes, the head of the Eastern Committee of German economy, which represents the interests of German companies and enterprises in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.
Hermes added that this unprecedented intervention will lead to a shortage of supply and, consequently, to excessive prices. According to him, investment in the project in the amount of 12 billion euros are under threat, and the refusal to supply in the "Nord stream — 2" all European gas consumers should expect additional annual cost of four billion euros.
USA neglect law and the sovereignty of Europe, threatening sanctions against the project "Nord stream 2", Germany considers it necessary to develop a common approach to sanctions policy against Russia, Washington's actions is complicated, said the foreign Minister of Germany Heiko Maas.
U.S. Secretary of state Mike Pompeo announced on Wednesday that the state Department published recommendations in the framework of the law on counteraction to Russia through sanctions, including the document "Nord stream 2" and second thread "Turkish stream." These actions put at risk the us sanctions on investments and other actions associated with the Russian export gas pipelines.
The unprecedented intervention in the energy sovereignty to the EU says German business, the US announced sanctions against "Northern stream 2", said the head of the profile Association Eastern Committee of German economy Oliver Hermes.
U.S. Secretary of state Mike Pompeo announced on Wednesday that the state Department published recommendations in the framework of the law on counteraction to Russia through sanctions, including the document "Nord stream 2" and second thread "Turkish stream." These actions put at risk the us sanctions on investments and other actions associated with the Russian export gas pipelines.
In the German government took note of the statements of the US Secretary of state Mike Pompeo of sanctions in respect of the project of the pipeline "Nord stream 2", the position of Berlin on the project remains unchanged, said RIA Novosti in the press service of the Cabinet.
"We have taken note of the statement of the foreign Minister of the United States. The position of the German government in regard to the "Nord stream 2" were presented many times and remains unchanged," - said the Agency.
The European Union has always supported and adheres to transparency and strict compliance with European and international law in the energy sector, said at a press conference in Brussels the European Commission representative refused to comment on the threat of possible sanctions by the USA on the project "Nord stream 2".
U.S. Secretary of state Mike Pompeo announced on Wednesday that the state Department published recommendations in the framework of the law on counteraction to Russia through sanctions, including the document "Nord stream 2" and second thread "Turkish stream." These actions put at risk the us sanctions on investments and other actions associated with the Russian export gas pipelines.
The gas pipeline "Nord stream 2" will finish despite opposition and sanctions from the United States, all attempts to prevent the implementation of the project "end in tears", said the Deputy of the state Duma, member of the Committee on energy Mikhail Sheremet.
U.S. Secretary of state Mike Pompeo announced on Wednesday that the state Department published recommendations in the framework of the law on counteraction to Russia through sanctions, including the document "Nord stream 2" and second thread "Turkish stream." These actions put at risk the us sanctions on investments and other actions associated with the Russian export gas pipelines.
The US state Department has included the "Nord stream 2" and the second line of the "Turkish stream 2" in the new edition of the recommendations relating to the law CAATSA on countering Russia through sanctions. This was stated by Secretary of state Mike Pompeo.
According to him, the investments and other actions associated with the Russian export pipelines, the risk is under us sanctions.
Us sanctions will not stop the construction of Russian gas pipeline "Nord stream 2" and the second line of the "Turkish stream" Russia and its European partners will find opportunities to ensure the energy security of Europe, told RIA Novosti on Wednesday the Deputy head of the economic Committee of the Federation Council Valery Vasiliev.
The head of the U.S. Department of state Mike Pompeo announced on Wednesday that the state Department published recommendations in the framework of the law on counteraction to Russia through sanctions, including the document "Nord stream 2" and second thread "Turkish stream." These actions put the investments and other actions associated with the Russian export pipelines, at risk of us sanctions, he said.
In Russia reacted negatively to the words of Mike Pompeo on the possible introduction of sanctions against the "Nord stream – 2".
On Wednesday, the Secretary of state said that companies participating in the construction of the pipeline should be "immediately removed" from the project. Otherwise they will have to deal with the consequences. He added that implies that the measures provided for by law CAATSA ("ON countering the enemies of America by sanctions"). Similar restrictions can also touch a second branch of the "Turkish stream".
US sanctions against participants of the project "Northern stream-2" and the second line of the "Turkish stream-2" is a political blackmail in the economic interests of Washington, said the head of the international Committee of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev.
The head of the U.S. Department of state Mike Pompeo announced on Wednesday that the state Department published recommendations in the framework of the law on counteraction to Russia through sanctions, including the document "Nord stream 2" and the second line of the "Turkish stream 2". These actions put the investments and other actions associated with the Russian export pipelines, at risk of us sanctions, he said.
The threat of the US state Department to impose sanctions against companies building the pipeline "Nord stream — 2" reflect a disregard for the interests of European industry, said RIA Novosti in the company 2 the Nord Stream AG.
The operator is reminded that energy companies from Austria, Germany, France and the Netherlands have pledged to invest nearly a billion Euro and more than a thousand companies from 25 countries are fully committed to its completion.
The Ministry of foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomed the US decision to impose additional sanctions against the "Nord stream-2".
Earlier, the head of the U.S. Department of State Mike Pompeo reported that the US state Department has published recommendations in the framework of the law on counteraction to Russia through sanctions, including the document "Nord stream 2" and the second line of the "Turkish stream 2".
The US is not going to respect someone else's decisions and interests, and sooner or later such a policy is "hurt" by Washington, said the head of the Duma Committee on international Affairs Leonid Slutsky.
Earlier, the US Secretary of state Mike Pompeo said that the state Department published recommendations in the framework of the law on counteraction to Russia through sanctions, including the document "Nord stream 2" and second thread "Turkish stream."
Washington has threatened sanctions companies involved in the construction of the pipeline "Nord stream — 2".
"Leave immediately or there will be consequences," — said the head of the state Department Mike Pompeo at a press conference.
The official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova, commenting on the spread of American sanctions on the "Nord stream 2" and "Turkish stream 2", called this use of political pressure for unscrupulous competition.
The US state Department has published recommendations in the framework of the law on counteraction to Russia through sanctions, including the document "Nord stream 2" and the second line of the "Turkish stream 2," said U.S. Secretary of state Mike Pompeo on Wednesday.
The head of the Bundestag Committee on Economics and energy Klaus Ernst sent a letter to colleagues, urging to abandon the expansion of sanctions against the "Nord stream — 2". Extracts from documents quoted by the newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung.
"You, of course, will resist attempts to interfere in the internal Affairs of Texas, Wisconsin or Pennsylvania. Europe, in turn, hopes that you will respect the decisions taken in the European Union in a democratic way," — said the MP.
The Saga of building the "Nord stream — 2" is nearing its logical end, and the plot thickens: defense Minister of Germany has to answer the charges that earned gas money to Russia "will be able to spend on military purposes".
Associated aggravation with the fact that the Danish energy Agency was allowed to use for laying the remaining half a hundred kilometers of pipes vessels with anchor positioning. In this case, and the fact of issuance of the permit, and the terms in which it was made, point to the fundamental geopolitical changes.
Russia for several years already more or less adapted to the sanctions, therefore, the risks of a second wave of coronavirus and new quarantine measures are more dangerous to the ruble than the possible new Western sanctions against Russia, believe polled by RIA Novosti experts.
Currently the exchange rate is affected by several factors: oil prices, output non-residents of the OFZ, coronavirus and possible sanctions because of the "Nord stream -2", says head of personal brokerage services "BCS" Sergei Kuchin.
Head of the defense Ministry of Germany, the leader of the German conservatives Annegret Kramp-of Karrenbauer responded to the criticism of the construction of the pipeline "Nord stream — 2" and called for a discussion.
"First, that we become too dependent on Russian gas. But at the same time, we are diversifying the energy supply in Europe, use other sources of energy, LNG, and develop alternative and renewable energy," she said.
. The transatlantic partnership again pass the test of strength. This time the call is internal: the allies and Germany intend to impose reciprocal sanctions over the Russian gas pipeline. Angela Merkel doubts the desire of Americans to remain leaders and calls on the EU to come together for constructive dialogue with Russia. If it helps, Moscow, versed RIA Novosti.
The restrictive measures of the United States — a violation of the sovereignty of the EU and European energy security. So in the German foreign Ministry reacted to the news about the upcoming Berlin against the sanctions because of "Nord stream — 2".
The anchor lay barge "Fortuna", which can be used for the completion of the gas pipeline "Nord stream — 2", left from the German port of Mukran, it can be seen on the site for ship tracking Marine Traffic and Myshiptracking.
On Tuesday evening the ship came out of Mukran, logistic base "Nord stream 2", which holds pipes for construction of gas pipeline, and moved to the South-East.
Spawning cod may delay the resumption of the construction of the "Nord stream — 2" in the waters of Denmark, according to analysts of investment company "Aton".
On the eve of Copenhagen issued an updated permit for the construction of a gas pipeline. Now with the implementation of the project will be to use sudo with anchor positioning. To work on the pipe laying will be back not earlier than 3 August, when completed the appeal period for this decision.
German experts assessed the resolution of Denmark to finish the construction of the pipeline "Nord stream — 2" in the territorial waters of the Kingdom with the help of new vessels.
Previously Danish energy Agency (DEA) has allowed to build the pipeline using the ships with the anchor positioning. They can be used both separately and in conjunction with vessels equipped with dynamic positioning system.
The head of the Department for external economic relations of the Union of German industrial-Commerce chambers (DIHK) Volker Treier encouraged to use "comfortable for the WTO" tools of trade protection in relation to the "Nord stream 2" in the case against him will be involved in extraterritorial sanctions.
He stressed that "the concern of the German economy increases" in connection with the sanctions of an extraterritorial nature that was employed by Washington in recent years in a number of countries, particularly Iran, Cuba and other countries in Latin America. However, the business would not recommend "to join in a sanctions spiral", the EU has a "fierce tools" that can be "proven" in terms of possible tightening of sanctions, said Treier.
U.S. sanctions against the "Nord stream — 2" undermine the transnational partnership, it is necessary to use a parliamentary debate to pull out a "particularly poisonous teeth" of a new sanctions bill, said the ex-Chancellor of Germany Gerhard Schroeder.
According to him, these sanctions are affecting the transatlantic partnership, and thus Washington should be pointed out that "to go so Europe is not in the interests of security" for the United States.
The former Chancellor of Germany, Chairman of the Board of Directors of "Rosneft" and the head of Committee of shareholders of Nord Stream AG Gerhard schröder considers the impending U.S. sanctions against the "Nord stream 2" intentional termination of the transatlantic partnership, according to newspaper Handelsblatt, citing the position of the shredder for open hearings of the Committee on economy and energy of the Bundestag.
Earlier it was reported that Schroeder will take part in the open hearings of the Committee on economy and energy of the Bundestag, dedicated to the "Nord stream 2" and the energy sovereignty of Europe and Germany. The meeting will be devoted to discussion of the upcoming U.S. new sanctions against the pipeline - this is dedicated to the reports of experts who will speak at the hearings. As explained by RIA Novosti in the office of Schroeder, ex-Chancellor would not make a report, as stated in the announcement of the Committee, but will answer questions if they are asked of him. A separate interaction with the press are planned.
The U.S. Senate has included additional sanctions against the "Nord stream — 2" in the project of the budget of national defence, announced on Tuesday, Republican Congressman Steve Womack.
Womack said that the Russian authorities want to use the project as an instrument of coercion, and its goal is to increase the dependence of Poland and Ukraine from Russian gas. "I'm proud to be a sponsor of the sanctions aimed at stopping its construction, and applauded the Senate for including this priority in the draft budget of national defence", - he wrote in his Twitter.
. The former Chancellor of Germany, Chairman of the Board of Directors of "Rosneft" and the head of Committee of shareholders of Nord Stream AG Gerhard Schroeder will take part in the open hearings of the Committee on economy and energy of the Bundestag, dedicated to the "Nord stream 2" and the energy sovereignty of Europe and Germany.
The announcement of the event released by the press service of the Bundestag. The theme of the hearings is declared as "the sovereignty of the German and European decisions in the energy policy (and the thread 2)". The meeting will be devoted to discussion of the upcoming U.S. new sanctions against the pipeline - this is dedicated to the reports of experts who will speak at the hearings.
The Cabinet of Germany await the final decision of the U.S. Congress on sanctions against the "Nord stream 2", the relation to extraterritorial sanctions remains unchanged, said at a briefing in Berlin the official representative of the government of Germany Steffen Seibert.
"Our response is that our position known to these kind of sanctions remains unchanged, and the rest we expect, what decision will be made by Congress," said Seibert.
Sanctions pressure from the US is unlikely to stop the project "Northern stream — 2", whose construction is "well advanced". This opinion on the pages of Forbes magazine expressed by columnist Kenneth Raposa.
The journalist noted that in recent years the us Congress once again has developed the vigorous activity associated with the economic restrictions against the pipeline. So, in early June, the U.S. Senate introduced a bill to impose sanctions against companies that provide services of underwriting insurance and reinsurance for vessels working on the pipeline. And this week members of Congress introduced the consideration of the house of representatives a new project — again against the construction of the highway.
The American media has found something that should cause Washington greater shock than the discovery of life on Mars gardens or blooming on Jupiter. Agency of business information Bloomberg claims that the German political elite showed national pride, because the only way to interpret the reports that inside the government of Germany is maturing a document containing sanctions against the United States, which should be taken in the case, if Washington decides to impose "a hell of sanctions" against participants in the construction of the "Nord stream — 2".
The Agency says: "Germany is preparing to strike back at the United States if President Donald trump makes good on his threat to kill the pipeline "Nord stream — 2" with additional sanctions. As claimed by two German officials familiar with the discussions, the Merkel government is considering the option of exerting pressure with the aim of taking coordinated action at the EU level. According to the documents of the Ministry of economy of Germany, which were reviewed by Bloomberg News, the new us sanctions may hit is much greater (than before), the number of German and European companies and even government agencies."
Ukrainian company "Naftogaz", thanked the congressmen who introduced the house of representatives a new bill providing for the extension of sanctions against the pipeline "Nord stream – 2", and urged them rather to accept it, said on Friday the press-service of "Naftogaz".
Earlier, US Congressmen submitted to the house of representatives a new bill providing for the extension of sanctions against the pipeline "Nord stream – 2".
The head of the Bundestag Committee for economy and energy, Klaus Ernst, called on the government of Angela Merkel to take a tougher stance on U.S. sanctions against the "Nord stream — 2" in case of failure of diplomatic efforts.
About this politician told RIA Novosti.
The response of Germany to possible U.S. sanctions against the "Nord stream — 2" is limited, we can talk about the support of private companies affected by the restrictions, but not about the real counter-sanctions, the decision on which can only be taken EU, told RIA Novosti the German political scientist Alexander Rahr.
The German authorities are preparing retaliatory measures if the White house realizes its threat of dopanti against the pipeline "Nord stream 2", reported Bloomberg, citing government sources in Berlin. In an internal document, the German economy Ministry says new US sanctions may affect a substantial number of European companies and banks, and government organizations. In response, the government of Angela Merkel is considering a plan for the coordinated action of the European Union, the Agency said.
The authorities of Germany and German business circles reject the logic of blackmail and threats from the United States because of the "Nord stream — 2", said in an interview with RIA Novosti Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergei Nechaev.
"The German government, the German business community strongly reject the logic of blackmail and threats, confirm the demand for the implementation of the "Nord stream — 2" as a commercial project, which required the German economy in the conditions of the refusal of coal and gas generation. We believe that this support will continue, and the gas pipeline will be commissioned, despite all the efforts of our detractors," said Nechayev.
The German authorities will prepare a response in case the White house will impose additional sanctions against the pipeline "Nord stream — 2", reports Bloomberg citing government sources in Berlin.
In an internal document, the German economy Ministry says new US sanctions may affect a substantial number of European companies and banks, and government organizations. According to the Agency, in response, the government of Angela Merkel is considering a plan for the coordinated action of the European Union.
The President of the United States Donald trump punish Berlin for a sovereign policy, in particular in respect of the project of the pipeline "Nord stream 2" and a failure to fulfill obligations to NATO planning conclusion part is placed in Germany of the military contingent, however, the arguments that Germany was indebted to the Americans must follow their requirements, are unfounded, said to RIA Novosti, the German political scientist, Professor at the Free University Berlin Nils Diederich.
Previously, trump has promised to reduce the number of us troops in Germany from 34.5 to 25 thousand people, Berlin is behind on their payments to NATO. Poland stated that it is willing to Fund the presence of us troops on its territory and offered the USA to host on a permanent basis, American armored division, taking on the costs - of the order of 1.5-2 billion dollars. Moreover, this proposal was made outside the framework of NATO on a bilateral basis. Duda suggested naming the base Fort Trump ("trump Fort").
Statement of the American President Donald trump's intention to "get along with Russia" may be sincere, but assumes that Moscow and Washington will resolve their relationship problems in the context of the United States, told RIA Novosti the Russian expert, Deputy Dean of the faculty of world economy and world politics HSE Andrew Suzdaltsev.
Speaking yesterday at a joint press conference with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda, head of the American administration declared that the United States looks forward to get along with Russia, despite previously announced plans to transfer part of its troops from Germany to Poland.
The American leader Donald trump wanted to threaten NATO leaders at the summit in 2018, the US withdrawal from the Alliance, if they continue to support the project of the pipeline "Nord stream - 2," recalls former White house adviser on national security, John Bolton.
This is stated in his book "the Room where it happened: a memoir of the White house," which went on sale Tuesday.
Press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov expressed hope that the project "Northern stream — 2" is completed and will ultimately contribute to strengthening Europe's energy security.
"Certainly, we hope that the project will be finalized and this project will ultimately contribute to the strengthening of energy security of the European continent", - said Peskov on air of the First channel.
USA behave as unscrupulous competitor, offering to impose sanctions against the project "Nord stream-2," for Russia this situation is absolutely unacceptable, said the press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov.
"In this case America often behaves not as a bona fide competitor. And everything that happens around the "Nord stream-2", very eloquently this confirms it," said Sands in the air of the First channel.
Relations between Russia and Poland were at a "lower" level, which is contrary to the interests of the peoples of both countries and regrets Russia, said the press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov.
"Our relationship today with Poland is not just poor, they're bad and they probably are on the lowest possible level, which is clearly contrary to the interests of our two countries because the peoples of our two countries would be interested in selling," said Sands in the air of the First channel.
The US has almost no control to stop the construction of the "Nord stream — 2", writes Die Welt.
The German edition States that the pipeline is almost built. In addition, Moscow has found a way to circumvent us sanctions: before the ship "Akademik Chersky" belong to "Gazprom", which threatened Russian company problems, but now the ship is recorded on the current Russian Fund STIF. Thus, Gazprom receives the opportunity to finish the pipeline to the end, not fearing the imposition of restrictions, emphasizes Die Welt.
Hennig Kota, who served as Director of the project "Northern stream — 2", left the company Nord Stream AG 2, his place was taken by Marco Casorati, told RIA Novosti press-service of the company.
"Hennig Kota decided to leave the company 2 the Nord Stream AG for personal reasons in early June 2020. As the Director of the project he was replaced by Marco Casorati, who worked as over the "Nord stream — 2" and the "Northern stream" - the company said.
Deputy head of the faction of Free democratic party (FDP) in the Bundestag Alexander Lambsdorff urged German Chancellor Angela Merkel to abandon the project "Nord stream - 2" in connection with a murder case in Berlin in 2019, the charges which brought the Russian.
Earlier, the Prosecutor's office of Germany announced that it had sent to the court of Berlin a case of a citizen of Russia, who is accused of murder of the citizen of Georgia committed 23 Aug last year. According to German investigators, the Russians got the job "from the state departments of the government of the Russian Federation "about the elimination by 2016 refugee status of a citizen of Georgia on 18 July 2019, the victim was headed by "the Chechen police in the fight against Russia," the statement reads. As indicated in the statement of the Prosecutor General, of the killed citizen of Georgia, "Russian authorities have ranked... to terrorists and accused him of membership in a terrorist group "Caucasus Emirate" (banned in Russia)".
Minister of energy of Russia Alexander Novak said that he did not know whether U.S. sanctions to block "North 2", says such acts of protectionism and interference in the Affairs of sovereign countries.
"I don't know, it can block the project or not, I can only Express my opinion that this is, in my opinion, pure protectionism and interference in the Affairs of other sovereign States," said Novak, Bloomberg in response to the question of whether U.S. sanctions block the project "Nord stream 2".
Operator "Nord stream — 2", 2 Nord Stream AG, filed an appeal in the court of Dusseldorf for a decision of the Federal network Agency of Germany (BNA), denied exemption of the project from the requirements of the updated EU gas Directive, told reporters in the company.
"15 Jun, Nord Stream 2 filed an appeal against the decision of the Federal network Agency of Germany the Supreme regional court of Dusseldorf. 2 Nord Stream AG insists that the actual date may 23, 2019 the pipeline was completed from the point of view of economic functionality. On the basis of the current at the time of the legal framework, the company performed a return on investment of several billion Euro before the European Commission announced its plan to change the Gas Directive", - have informed in a press-service.
The Ukrainian side could take for the dismantling of transit pipelines the repair or replacement of pipes, said state Duma Deputy Vladimir Gutenev in the comments of the RNS.
Earlier, the head of the operator GTS of Ukraine Sergey Makogon has informed that "Gazprom" has started work on dismantling the transit pipeline.
"Disengagement" between the US and Germany deepens, wrote on Twitter the Russian Senator Alexey Pushkov, noting that the Bundestag majority in favour of the completion of the construction of the "Nord stream — 2" and believes that US sanctions unacceptable and they need to defend themselves.
Thus, according to Pushkov, the German foreign Minister raises the question more broadly. He noted that there was a shift, and prepared US for the allies, the doctrine of "limited sovereignty" is no longer perceived as something absolute.
"Gazprom" began the dismantling of pipes for gas transit through Ukraine, said the head of the operator GTS Sergey Makogon in an interview with OilPoint.
According to him, the transit will soon disappear as a revenue source for the Ukrainian budget.
Uniper, one of the five European partners of "Gazprom" on the "Nord stream — 2" believes that a violation of the sovereignty of EU's possible new sanctions of the USA against the project, but countermeasures against, rejects sanctions as a tool, told RIA Novosti in the company.
"We are closely monitoring current developments in the USA concerning the possible new laws on sanctions against the "Nord stream — 2". In particular, we took note of the introduction by Senator Cruz of the bill", - stated in the Uniper.
The operator of the project "2 Nord stream", Nord Stream AG 2, gave the Danish authorities the request for inclusion to the already obtained construction permit amendments involving the use of vessels with anchor positioning, told RIA Novosti press-service of the company.
"The company 2 the Nord Stream AG submitted a request for an amendment to the building permit as precautionary measures in accordance with the recommendations of the Danish energy Agency (DEA)", - said in the statement.
The statement of the President of the United States Donald trump to reduce the number of American military in Germany, the political pressure on the leadership of Germany because of the position of Berlin on the project "Nord stream - 2", says member of the Duma Committee on international Affairs Sergei Zheleznyak.
Previously, trump has promised to reduce the number of us military personnel in Germany up to 25 thousand people. In addition, trump protested that "Germany pays Russia billions of dollars for energy, and the US needs to protect them from Russia."
Germany and Poland still have different positions regarding the construction of the gas pipeline "Nord stream 2" was announced at a press conference following the meeting, the foreign Minister of Germany Heiko Maas with his Polish counterpart Jacek Czaputowicz on Tuesday in Warsaw.
Construction of the pipeline "Nord stream 2" is one of the stumbling blocks in relations between Germany and Poland. Warsaw is in contrast with Germany strongly opposed to the construction of the pipeline and welcomes any attempt to block it or hinder it.
In the Bundestag there is a consensus on the need to complete the construction of the "Nord stream 2", said at a press conference in Berlin the head of the Committee of the Bundestag on energy Klaus Ernst.
"In the Bundestag Committee on energy, in my estimation, a clear majority favoured the continuation of the construction of this pipeline. There are objections from the "Green" that lead environmental arguments. There is a significant majority in all parties, up to the Green, which declares that the sanctions against unacceptable and they need to protect themselves," said Ernst.
We need to stop "throwing U.S. cotton balls" and give a tough response to sanctions against the project of the pipeline "Nord stream 2", said at a press conference in Berlin the head of the Committee of the Bundestag on energy Klaus Ernst.
"The Federal government must stop throwing cotton balls and start solving problems, and defending against attacks on the sovereignty of Germany and Europe," said harms.
European institutions should support companies that may fall under U.S. sanctions because of the "Nord stream 2" may, through the mechanism of the ESM, said at a press conference in Berlin the Executive Director of the Eastern Committee of German economy Michael harms.
"This (compensation due to US sanctions - ed.) can implement only the European institutions, for example, through the ESM," said harms.
Germany should be prepared to answer certain US measures if Washington imposes extraterritorial sanctions in relation to the "Nord stream — 2", said the head of the Bundestag Committee for economic Affairs and energy, a Deputy from the party "Left" Klaus Ernst in an interview with the newspaper "Izvestia".
The bill concerning restrictive measures against the "Nord stream — 2", previously introduced in the U.S. Senate. The document, in particular, provides for sanctions against insurers that insure vessels working on construction of a gas pipeline.
Criticism of the project of the pipeline "Nord stream 2" comes mainly from those persons who lobby the interests of the United States, not Europe, told RIA Novosti member of the Bundestag, member of the Committee on foreign relations Anton Friesen, commenting on the British colleagues.
Previously, the UK member of Parliament Daniel Ernakulam said in an interview with British newspaper the Daily Express that Berlin is committing "betrayal" in Europe, because of the cooperation with Russia on the gas pipeline "Nord stream 2". "It's hard to overstate the magnitude of the betrayal, which is the pipeline. Germany is a NATO member, which (on paper) are committed to protecting the continent from potential interference and influence of Russia", - said the MP.
Member of the British Parliament Daniel Kawczynski accused Germany of "betrayal" of Europe because of the cooperation with Russia on the project "Nord stream — 2". Such a statement he made in an interview with tabloid the Daily Express amid reports about a new bill on US sanctions against Russian gas pipeline.
The bill concerning restrictive measures against the "Nord stream — 2", previously introduced in the U.S. Senate. The document, in particular, provides for sanctions against insurers that insure vessels operating on the gas pipeline.