“Of course, this is a test filling, which shows the quality of work,” the deputy explained.

According to Anansky, it is too early to talk about exploitation, but he noted that the work has been completed in full.

"They are waiting for the approval of the German registrar, but this is, let's say, obvious," added the interlocutor of RT.

The filling of the second string of Nord Stream 2 should demonstrate, including to the German registrar, the quality of the work done and indicate the fact of their completion, the parliamentarian said.

Earlier, Nord Stream 2 AG announced the start of filling the second string of Nord Stream 2 with gas.