Russia can pick up a turbine repaired in Canada for the Nord Stream gas pipeline, as well as continue gas imports to Germany. This was stated by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, speaking at a press conference in the capital city of Berlin.
As Scholz pointed out, turbine repaired and ready for operation. Therefore, Russia has every opportunity to continue gas supplies to European countries.
It would be useful: stop talking with illusory arguments, that you don't want her, take her, here she is, – Scholz said.
meanwhile, Embassy of the Russian Federation in Germany declares, that a significant reduction in Russian gas supplies to European countries is associated with the consequences of sanctions, which the European Union previously introduced against our country. The West is to blame for the energy crisis, who is currently experiencing, and the shortage of gas and oil is a direct consequence of the ill-conceived policy of European states towards Russia.
for example, earlier Poland stopped gas supplies via the Yamal-Europe gas pipeline. Ukraine also began to reduce the volume of transit through its territory. Germany itself stopped the certification of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, preventing its launch and depriving itself of additional gas supplies.
In addition, in the Russian diplomatic mission in Germany drew attention, that before picking up a turbine repaired in Canada, Moscow must receive confirmation, that this equipment will not fall under EU sanctions, as well as the UK as a supplier of the turbine and Canada as the repairing party. Without official documents, confirming the “extra-sanction” status of the turbine, Gazprom will not accept it. Also, he will not send other turbines for repair..
Interestingly, Germany had every opportunity to, to become one of the largest gas hubs not only in Europe, but the world as a whole. Instead, the German leadership, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, built such a policy, which turned Germany into a country, severely short of gas. for example, Berlin opposed the launch of Nord Stream 2, referring to the fact, that the capacities of Nord Stream will be enough to provide the European Union with gas. As it turned out, not hvatilo. But in Berlin, even now, they stubbornly do not want to understand this..
The situation with the turbine is another example of the irresponsibility of the German authorities. Due to the anti-Russian sanctions imposed by the European Union, there were obstacles to the return of the turbine to the Russian Federation. Only the deteriorating situation with gas supplies forced Canada to return the turbine to the German side.
Energy crisis, in its turn, could have a very negative impact on German industry. Many productions will be stopped, the unemployment rate will rise, the quality of life of the population will decrease. But political ambitions and a desire to please Washington turned the German authorities into players, playing against their own people. If the German authorities do not change their policy in time, which is very doubtful, then the country's economy will be dealt a severe blow. Author:Ilya Polonsky
