Speaking to the Atlantic Council in Washington, Kobolev noted that Russia intends to introduce additional technical capabilities to complete the project, but this can be prevented.
“The game is not over yet ... However, the opportunity exists, and we are currently discussing, including here in the District of Columbia, how to ensure that this project is dead,” TASS quoted him as saying.
The head of Naftogaz also noted the effectiveness of the sanctions imposed against Nord Stream 2.
“I believe that ... this is one of the main steps that has been taken. We hope that the US government will continue to act in the same direction, ”he added.
Austria previously opposed US sanctions on Nord Stream 2.
On February 4, the Handelsblatt newspaper, citing diplomatic circles in Washington, said the United States intended to impose new sanctions on the project.
The Russian Foreign Ministry, in turn, was assured that the gas pipeline would be completed, despite US sanctions.