Ukraine, which seeks to remain a key route for Russian gas supplies to Europe, hopes that western allies will help block the construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline as they look to punish Russia for a deadly nerve-agent attack in the U.K.
Russia’s Gazprom PJSC has already started construction of the controversial pipeline under the Baltic Sea, which would allow gas to be supplied directly to Germany and avoid nations such as Ukraine that risk being cut off and stand to lose billions of dollars in transit fees if it is opened.
The 1,220 kilometer (758-mile) Nord Stream 2 undersea link to Germany initiated by Russia in 2015.
Source: Gazprom
Opposition to Nord Stream 2 “comes ...
Learn more about Bloomberg Law or Log In to keep reading:
See Breaking News in Context
Bloomberg Law provides trusted coverage of current events enhanced with legal analysis.
Already a subscriber?
Log in to keep reading or access research tools and resources.