This was reported by Interfax with reference to the press service of the department.

“The Federal Agency for Shipping and Hydrography (BSH) has allowed the laying of pipes to complete the construction of the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline to a length of 16.5 kilometers in the winter months,” the statement said.

It is noted that after a thorough check of the serious influence of pipe laying in the winter was not revealed.

Earlier, the US Treasury announced the imposition of sanctions against Nord Stream 2. After that, Swiss Allseas suspended work on the project.