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Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky described the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline under construction as a threat to the security of Ukraine and Europe. He made such a statement at the forum Ukraine 30. His speech was broadcast on several Ukrainian television channels.
“This is a direct safety trap for everyone. It is necessary to continue to hinder the implementation of this project. The whole of Europe must unite to face this energy threat, “said the president. Zelensky had previously said that the completion of Nord Stream 2 would allow Russia to halt gas supplies through Ukraine, forcing it to engage in dialogue with the DPR and LPR.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmygal has again announced that he will insist on stopping construction. According to him, the pipeline is an economic weapon against Ukraine, Europe and the United States. He also announced that he was ready to file a lawsuit against the Stockholm Arbitration against Russia if it refused to transport gas through Ukrainian territory. The amount of the claim will be $ 7.2 billion.