According to her, critics of the project refer to three points - an increase in “dependence” on Russian gas; Russia's use of revenues from defense supplies and “legitimate interests” in the security field of Ukraine, Poland and other countries in the implementation of the project, RIA Novosti reports.
Speaking about the first point, Crump-Karrenbauer noted that in Europe there is a diversification of energy supplies and alternative and renewable energy sources are developing.
In addition, she emphasized that Germany takes into account “in the current negotiations” the security interests of Ukraine and Eastern European states.
Commenting on the argument about Russia's revenues and defense, the head of the German Ministry of Defense said that “the matter is not only in“ Nord Stream - 2 ”.
“Of course, we are talking about economic interests, and yes, the US has economic interest in natural gas and LNG. It is justified, and we are in favor of openly discussing these issues between friends, ”she added.
Earlier in Washington, it was announced that the “energy connection” from Nord Stream 2 would give Russia the opportunity to threaten Germany.
Berlin noted that possible US sanctions aimed at stopping Nord Stream 2 are unacceptable.
As Chancellor Angela Merkel emphasized, possible measures on the part of the United States contradict the notions of law.