Almost agree: Ukraine put forward a condition for Nord Stream-2

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The project of the Russian-German gas pipeline Nord Stream-2 involves the construction of two pipes for pumping "blue fuel" with a volume of 55 billion cubic meters annually on the bottom of the Baltic Sea. Pipeline number two will run in the immediate vicinity of the already operating Nord Stream. Additional volumes of Russian natural gas are extremely beneficial to Berlin because they will turn Germany into the largest gas hub in the European Union. Nord Stream-2 is no less profitable for Russia, since it will exclude a hostile Ukraine from among the intermediaries.





Kiev is well aware of all the negative consequences of the emergence of an alternative gas transmission system to Europe, bypassing its territory. Firstly, according to estimates by Naftogaz Ukrainy, Nezalezhnaya will lose up to $ 3 billion a year, which is a lot for her economicsin poor condition. Secondly, Kiev will lose political pressure lever on Moscow. The experience of the two past “gas wars” clearly demonstrates how important the export of natural gas to the European Union is for the Russian Federation, and how convenient it was for Ukraine to abuse its monopoly position as a transit country. Thirdly, representatives of the political forces of Nezalezhnaya express fears that after the Kremlin gets rid of Ukraine as an intermediary in gas exports, the likelihood of solving the problem of an unfriendly regime in Kiev by force will increase sharply.

Despite Germany’s strong support for Nord Stream-2 and the construction permit issued by Finland, the gas project of the Russian monopolist has as its opponents a whole coalition. The main opponent is Washington, lobbying the interests of its exporters of liquefied natural gas. Also in the European Union on the side of Uncle Sam are the former countries of the socialist camp - Poland and the Baltic states. Having chosen the European path of development, they fear an excessive strengthening of the economic and political influence in Europe of Russia as the main supplier of “blue fuel”.

Most worried about the commissioning of Nord Stream-2 in Ukraine. The attitude of the Independent towards the Gazprom project, the threat of its hypothetical influence on the politics of Eastern Europe and the regret about the loss of pressure on the Kremlin was expressed by Dmitry Kuleba, representing the country under the Council of Europe:

That is, there will be two cranes - one in Moscow, and the second will be in Berlin. All.


Some time ago, German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that even after the implementation of Nord Stream 2, a certain amount of Russian gas transit through the Ukrainian gas transportation system should remain. Dmitry Kuleba is convinced that Kiev should receive specific legal guarantees to preserve gas supplies through its gas transportation system. Nezalezhnaya insists on concluding a tripartite agreement between Russia, Germany and Ukraine. In this case, the implementation of the energy project of Russia will become fully possible.
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  1. 0
    29 May 2018 14: 09
    There can be no three third-party agreements. What guarantees can be in a commercial project - either profitable and reliable, or expensive and not reliable. Otherwise, this is a political project, before it was necessary to think the Ukrainians, and not to roam. Ukrainians fly by like Baltic plywood over Paris.
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      29 May 2018 15: 32
      Ukrainians then with what there - if only so that it would not be boring but with them it will not seem a little!
  2. 0
    29 May 2018 14: 20
    Quote: bratchanin3
    Otherwise, this is a political project.

    But is bypassing Ukraine at a high price - this is not a political project?
  3. 0
    28 February 2019 08: 48
    That is, there will be two cranes - one in Moscow, and the second will be in Berlin.

    So rejoice - instead of a tap you will have a "pin", you will be able to lick it even every day - this is so European !!!