The project’s failure is the result of numerous reasons, with EU sanctions against Russia among them.

Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed the European Union for setting up “obstacles to prevent [the project’s] fulfillment.”

Russian president suggested that a pipeline deal with Turkey could be seen as an alternative way to supply gas to Europe.

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