The expert noted that Russia is in a state where Western states are constantly imposing sanctions.
“We would like to receive documents that new sanctions will not be introduced, that Canada will not cancel its exceptions to the sanctions that it has imposed,” the source said.
He clarified that if guarantees are given for the future, then work can be done.
“They won’t give guarantees, which means, obviously, Nord Stream will not be able to operate at full capacity,” Mitrakhovich concluded.
Earlier, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov commented on the situation around the supply of turbines for Nord Stream by Gazprom.
According to him, it is important for Gazprom to obtain legal documents stating that "this turbine is not authorized."
On July 25, Gazprom announced that it was stopping the operation of another Siemens gas turbine engine at the Portovaya CS.
The company said it received documents from Canadian authorities regarding the turbine from Siemens, but questions remain about EU and UK sanctions, the solution of which is important for the delivery of the turbine to Russia.