“In fact, we see a response to an inadequate statement from the FRG Minister of Defense, which stated that the volume of pumping through Nord Stream 2 would depend on Russia's behavior in the international arena.

That is, she directly linked the commercial project and politics, that is, she was engaged in the politicization of the energy sector, which Russia was always accused of ... We see a more adequate answer (from the Meuse. -

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), "the specialist explained. 

According to the expert, criticism of Nord Stream 2 arises only for one reason, because the United States “wants to prevent Russia from building bypass gas pipelines,“ lock ”it on Ukrainian transit, and then block it in order to free up space on the market for American liquefied natural gas ”.

He noted that the Germans defend their interests.

“If Russia is not allowed to fully supply gas to Europe, then prices in Europe will rise, and the Germans and all other countries will suffer.

They will pay more for gas, respectively, the cost of goods produced in Europe will increase, which means that Europe will be less competitive in comparison with the same American goods.

Therefore, I think that Germany is in the right position, ”concluded Yushkov.

Earlier, Maas urged not to consider Nord Stream 2 a "panacea" against Russia.