Russian President Vladimir Putin said that putting the remaining Nord Stream pipeline into operation only requires one "button pressing" operation, but the prerequisite is that Germany must make a decision to allow it to be implemented.
By the way, talking about Nord Stream. As you know, Nord Stream has been sabotaged, but a branch of Nord Stream 2 is still intact. This pipeline may begin transporting Russian gas to the Federal Republic of Germany from tomorrow" - Mr. Putin shared during a meeting with leaders of major international news agencies organized by TASS.
The Russian leader added: "You know, this is not a joke. Just press the button and gas will start to be pumped through pipelines. However, to do that, a decision from the German Government is needed.
President Vladimir Putin also emphasized that whether to put this gas pipeline into operation or not is a matter of German sovereignty.
What is necessary is only the decision of the German Government. However, a political issue appears here, which is the issue of sovereignty. Because this system is not simply being sabotaged. I think this is a state-level terrorist act" - Mr. Putin said.
The Russian leader pointed out that a intact branch of Nord Stream 2 can operate, but this pipeline is still subject to US sanctions.
If the German government reaches an agreement with its partners, the sanctions are lifted, we just need to press the button and gas will be transported," he added.
