This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the representative of the press service.
“We can confirm that there will be consultations with Ukraine during the certification process,” the press service said.
At the same time, the EC stated that in the event of consultations with Ukraine, the standard two-month period for considering this issue would be extended by another two months.
Earlier, the Nord Stream 2 operator Nord Stream 2 AG stated that it was making the necessary efforts to comply with the applicable rules and requirements of German and EU legislation.
In November, the German regulator suspended the certification of Nord Stream 2 AG as an independent gas pipeline operator.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin said that the certification of Nord Stream 2 could be delayed until the summer of 2022.