“I proceed from what our president said that we are not abandoning our plans and that we will implement it ... There is also a second side, a second partner in this matter.
For now, the Germans say that it is beneficial for them, ”she said.
She drew attention to the fact that Germany is being pressured by the United States "in all possible ways."
“The fact that they hold on, the fact that they really hold on to profit, and the Germans are pragmatic people, this is good, this is great ... For the modern world, defending one's own interests is an impermissible luxury.
For many countries.
And the fact that Germany, at least in this direction, defends its own benefit and interests, suggests that this is an example of upholding its sovereignty, ”she added.
Answering a clarifying question whether she believes that Russia will complete the construction of Nord Stream 2, Zakharova said that she believes in it.
"I believe in it.
I believe that Europe, in particular the Federal Republic of Germany, will keep pragmatism, ”she stressed.
Earlier, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she considered the differences between Western countries, including the United States, on Nord Stream 2 not so great.
In the fall of 2020, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted that the implementation of the gas pipeline project is now a matter of honor for Germany.