"Those who fundamentally question Nord Stream 2, such an opinion is quite possible," RIA Novosti quoted Maas.
At the same time, he noted that "we need to realize what consequences this will have geostrategically and what this means for the possibility of Europe's influence on Russia."
“I am ready to conduct this discussion, I will be happy to talk about other projects for the import of energy resources.
There are countries that demand from us to stop construction while they themselves ... are increasing oil imports from Russia, ”added the German Foreign Minister.
Earlier, the deputy official representative of the FRG government Ulrike Demmer said that Germany is in contact with the American side regarding threats to impose sanctions against Nord Stream 2.
Also Vice-Chancellor, Minister of Finance of the Federal Republic of Germany Olaf Scholz expressed confidence that the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline will be completed.
In turn, Federal Chancellor of Austria Sebastian Kurz said that Nord Stream 2 is a “European project” that meets the interests of many EU countries.