According to The Wall Street Journal, this was stated by a senior official.

In his opinion, this can lead to an acute shortage of energy in the region.

“We are working on the assumption that his (gas pipeline. -

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) work will not be resumed,” said European Commission Commissioner for Budget Johannes Hahn.

On June 9, Russian gas supplies via Nord Stream were reduced due to planned technical work.

According to Gazprom, the supply volumes were limited due to the untimely return of equipment by Siemens after repair.

Kommersant, citing sources familiar with the situation, said that Canada on July 17 sent a Siemens turbine for Nord Stream to Germany by plane, it should arrive in Russia by July 24.