Microtunneling during the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline near LubminLONDON, Jan 18 >British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said that the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is not compatible with Russia's actions, which she considers «aggressive.» Russia has repeatedly rejected accusations of the West and Ukraine of «aggressive actions», saying that it does not threaten anyone and no one is going to be attacked, and statements about «Russian aggression» are used as an excuse to place more NATO military equipment near Russian borders. The Russian Foreign Ministry previously noted that Western statements about «Russian aggression» and the ability to help Kiev defend itself against it are both ridiculous and dangerous. >Scholz declared a «debt» to Ukraine because of Nord Stream 2 , sharing an article about the possible freezing of the gas pipeline by the German government in the event of an escalation of the situation around Ukraine. The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is currently undergoing a certification procedure in Germany. As Moscow has repeatedly stated, its launch will make a significant contribution to ensuring the energy security of the entire European Union. German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock, commenting on the Nord Stream 2 certification process, said that Germany, together with Western partners, would take «appropriate measures» in the event of an escalation of the situation around Ukraine by Russia. In the Russian Federation, they have repeatedly called to stop mentioning Nord Stream — 2″ in the context of any politicization, since this is a commercial project, it is beneficial to both Russia and the European Union. Nord Stream 2 certification
