The gas pipeline "Nord stream - 2" will be completed regardless of the punishment, said the head of the energy Ministry of Russia Alexander Novak in interview to the newspaper RBC.

The head of the Ministry said that it is early to speak about the fact that the Swiss Firm Allseas will not be able to complete the construction of the pipeline " Nord stream - 2 ", as it is waiting for clarification on the issue of punishment from minifin USA.

the head of the United States Donald trump on 20 December signed the defense budget for 2020, which, for example, provides for penalties against the gas pipeline "Nord stream - 2" and " Turkish stream ".

The United States wanted to obtain from the contractors to immediately stop the construction. Allseas, which is engaged in the construction of " Nord stream - 2 ", has suspended work.



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