The amount of gas transported through the pipeline from Russia to Germany has been a thorny issue for weeks. Last month, Russia cut gas supplies by 60 percent. According to that country, this was necessary because of the turbine, which was stuck in Canada due to sanctions. There the device was maintained by the German concern Siemens. Canada earlier this month announced the to send repaired turbine back to Germany.
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Although Peskov immediately took a blow, because according to him there is more Nord Stream equipment that needs maintenance. Europe accuses Moscow of using gas as a political means of pressure. Moscow denies that accusation and says that European countries are feeling the consequences of the sanctions they themselves have imposed against Russia.
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Fearing a supply freeze from Russia, the European Commission announced last week, plan to save gas. For example, the European Union wants the member states to consume 15 percent less natural gas than average.
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See also: European Commission wants to reduce gas consumption by 15 percent
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