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Europe debates sanctions against Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline

Brussels, May 12 (Prensa Latina) The European Commission (EC) is discussing the introduction of sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline if Russia rejects the ceasefire with Ukraine, said today the head of the EC press service, Paula Pinho.

I can confirm one of the options supported by European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, who proposed imposing sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 consortium, Pinho said, answering journalists’ questions on what EU sanctions against Russia could be if it does not respond to Brussels’ ceasefire demands.

The head of the EC press service did not specify what the sanctions against the already destroyed Nord Stream 2 could consist of.

Of course, the pipeline is not working now, but one can never know in advance what will happen next.

The idea is to rule out the very possibility of investing in its restoration, the head of the EC press service said, answering journalists’ questions on the effectiveness of such measures.

She also pointed out that if this proposal materializes into a practical proposal, it will be coordinated with the United States.

Meanwhile, EC representative Anita Hipper stressed that the body intends to increase pressure on Russia, but now the main priority is the adoption of the 17th package of sanctions against the Eurasian giant.

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