German Chancellor Scholz has revealed to the press the turbines that remain outside the country, which the Russian side has cited as the reason for the reduction, and the Russian side has cleared customs. He accused them of deliberately delaying the shipment without proceeding with the procedures.
Gazprom, a Russian government-affiliated gas company, announced in June this year that the turbines used to transport gas on the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline connecting Russia and Germany could not be returned from Canada, which had been sent for repair, due to sanctions. has been greatly reduced, and the supply volume is about 80% less than it should be.
Under these circumstances, German Chancellor Scholz inspected the turbine that had been repaired and transported from Canada to western Germany and was stored at the factory on the 3rd, and released it to the press.
Although the turbines are operating normally, they have remained in Germany since mid-last month, with Chancellor Scholz explaining that customs procedures for sending them to Russia have not progressed.
“The turbines can be returned and Gazprom can fulfill its supply obligations to Europe at any time,” he said.
On the other hand, Kremlin spokesman Peskov said on the 3rd that "the turbine is in Germany, but the documents are missing. We have not received it yet." are in conflict.