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Volodymyr Zelensky tells Boris Johnson Nord Stream 2 commissioning by Russia "unacceptable"

In a phone call with the British PM, the Ukrainian leader raised the issue of countering Russia's gas transit project implementation.

19:00, 14.06.2021

Ukraine may enter talks on compensations for loss over Nord Stream 2

The Russian project is seen primarily as a threat to security.

20:59, 13.06.2021

Bundestag rejects motion against Nord Stream 2

The project is not necessary for Europe's energy supply, the authors said, adding it is harmful to the climate.

13:30, 11.06.2021

U.S. to keep taking action against those involved in Nord Stream 2 construction

Earlier, construction of the new pipe's first string has been completed.

09:45, 11.06.2021

Ukraine's Foreign Minister: Ukraine doubts Russia will abide by Nord Stream 2 agreements

He says Ukraine is confident in Germany's support.

12:00, 10.06.2021

Claims by Russia, Germany on climate-friendly nature of Nord Stream 2 project misleading – expert

Given that methane is more aggressive, the general effect of CO2 emissions drop in Europe will be totally neutralized by methane emissions, Gonchar underlined.

20:00, 09.06.2021

Ukraine's war on Gazprom: Nord Stream 2 should fulfil European directives

Scenarios are being developed for renewing a full package of sanctions against the Russian project.

16:55, 09.06.2021

Zelensky, Trudeau coordinate positions ahead of G7, NATO summits

The Ukrainian president stressed the Nord Stream 2 project is Russia's political weapon.

15:00, 09.06.2021

President's Office chief elaborates on Zelensky-Biden call details

Zelensky stressed the need for a real step-by-step plan for Ukraine's accession to NATO, which should be tied to clear dates.

23:00, 08.06.2021

Zelensky on Nord Stream 2 decision: 'Biden is a Jordan in politics'

Putin on June 4 announced the completion of the first string of Nord Stream 2.

14:00, 07.06.2021

Terrorist attacks possible at Ukraine's GTS, interior minister warns

Ukraine is considering various response scenarios to possible moves by Russia.

10:40, 06.06.2021

Ex-U.S. envoy for Ukraine responds to Nord Stream 2 lobbyism claims

Yet, he says, the organization he works for is indeed involved in lobbying for the project.

09:30, 03.06.2021

Zelensky: Only U.S. can prevent Nord Stream 2 from being completed

The Ukrainian leader says the pipeline will disconnect Ukraine from gas supplies.

23:59, 02.06.2021

Ex-diplomat: Future of Nord Stream 2 depends on two meetings

She says the U.S. sanctions against the Russian project may resume at any time.

01:00, 02.06.2021

Russia to sever gas transit to EU via Ukraine if Nord Stream 2 launched – Zelensky

Zelensky says the pipe threatens energy security of Ukraine and Europe.

16:30, 01.06.2021

Zelensky proposes new format of talks on Crimea and Donbas

The Ukrainian leader says the Normandy talks do not cover either Crimea, or Nord Stream 2, or security guarantees.

09:30, 01.06.2021

Ukraine's Zelensky, Slovakia's Heger agree Nord Stream 2 undermines energy solidarity in Europe

The two officials see the strategic role of Ukraine-Slovakia cooperation in ensuring energy security.

16:55, 28.05.2021

Ukraine's Foreign Minister says only U.S. strong stance able to halt Nord Stream 2

Kuleba had a phone call with U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick.

13:10, 27.05.2021

Naftogaz changes team countering Nord Stream 2 launch

Its former members quit over the recent change of CEO.

21:45, 26.05.2021

Biden explains why U.S. not to impose sanctions on Nord Stream 2

The U.S. leader says it is now counter-productive from the point of view of U.S. relations with European countries.

11:05, 26.05.2021

Zelensky discusses Nord Stream 2-related risks with co-chair of Germany's Alliance 90/The Greens

Both agreed that this is a geopolitical project, not an economic one.

23:30, 24.05.2021

Parliament speaker elaborates on Ukraine's plans in case of Nord Stream 2 completion

The official says the main goal is not to allow the completion of the construction.

21:59, 21.05.2021

"Hybrid warfare tool": Rada urging U.S. to stop Russia's Nord Stream 2

Ukrainian lawmakers have appealed to their American counterparts from both chambers of Congress.

15:15, 21.05.2021

Kuleba: Completed Nord Stream 2 will mean defeat for U.S. diplomacy

The minister reacted to the U.S. State Department's report that the United States would not impose sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 operator and its CEO.

13:10, 21.05.2021

GOP senators introduce bill to reimpose waived Nord Stream 2 sanctions – media

On May 19, the Joe Biden Administration waived sanctions on Nord Stream 2 AG and its CEO Matthias Warnig.

12:20, 21.05.2021

Ukraine's Naftogaz, MPs call on U.S. to retain sanctions on Nord Stream 2

The letter is signed in response to President Biden's decision to waive sanctions on Nord Stream AG, a company building Russia's controversial pipeline.

09:25, 21.05.2021

"Gift for Putin": U.S. Senator on Nord Stream 2 sanctions waiver

The senator branded the pipe a Russian "malign influence project."

10:40, 20.05.2021

Biden administration waives sanctions on Nord Stream 2 AG, its CEO

Secretary of State Blinken says it is in the national interest of the United States.

08:00, 20.05.2021

U.S. State Department: Administration committing to using all tools to stop Nord Stream 2

America's goal is to reinforce European energy security.

23:59, 19.05.2021

U.S. set to waive sanctions on Nord Stream 2 operator – media

The State Department will also acknowledge the corporate entity in charge of the project and its CEO are engaged in sanctionable activity.

23:58, 18.05.2021

Germany greenlights work on Nord Stream 2 in its waters – media

In early May, Germany's Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) filed a lawsuit against the construction in Germany's exclusive economic zone.

16:55, 17.05.2021

Nord Stream 2 poses serious threat not only to Ukraine, but also to EU – Razumkov

The Ukrainian official believes this is a political rather than an economic project for Russia.

16:55, 12.05.2021

Zelensky hopes for U.S. support in handling Nord Stream 2

Ukraine's leader thanked the United States for anti-Russia sanctions.

22:50, 06.05.2021

Ukrainian president briefs U.S. Senator Portman on situation in Donbas

The Ukrainian leader says the situation remains dangerous.

22:55, 05.05.2021

German environmentalists file suit challenging Nord Stream 2

According to the environmentalists, the construction of the gas pipeline destroys sea bottom marine flora and fauna in the area of more than 16 football fields.

11:30, 05.05.2021

Russia continues construction of Nord Stream 2 in Danish waters

Earlier, the vessel several times approached the construction site of Nord Stream 2, but returned to the Russia's waters.

15:40, 27.04.2021

Kuleba explains major threat to Ukraine posed by Nord Stream 2

The project threatens not only the energy security of Ukraine, but "also the country's security in general."

13:10, 21.04.2021

Merkel: Ukraine should remain transit country for Russian gas to Europe despite Nord Stream 2

According to Merkel, Germany will not abandon the construction of the Russian gas pipeline.

15:15, 20.04.2021

German legislator urges halt to Nord Stream 2 over developments at Ukraine borders

Weber considers Russia a real threat to the EU and the West.

16:05, 19.04.2021

Zelensky sees Nord Stream 2 construction as energy war

The Ukrainian leader says the Russian project is a trap for all countries across Europe.

13:35, 16.04.2021

Germany's FM believes Russian troops along Ukraine borders no reason to bury Nord Stream 2 – media

Rejecting the dubious gas pipe bypassing Ukraine will only "intensify" Russian aggression, Maas suggests.

19:30, 15.04.2021

German environmentalists file another lawsuit vs Nord Stream 2

The suit challenges a construction permit issued by Germany's federal maritime regulator BSH.

18:45, 13.04.2021

U.S. mulls special envoy to kill Nord Stream 2

The Biden administration is vetting Amos Hochstein to negotiate the thorny geopolitics surrounding the energy project.

09:25, 08.04.2021

Nord Stream 2: Minor issues in construction could result in major disaster – Ukraine intelligence

Ships currently involved in construction are technologically obsolete, the report says.

20:45, 02.04.2021

Germany's coordinator for transatlantic relations calls for halt to Nord Stream 2

The project is seen as an obstacle for a new start in transatlantic relations.

16:55, 01.04.2021

Nord Stream 2: Russia actively trying to circumvent sanctions, Ukraine intelligence says

Analysts have highlighted several directions Russia is pursuing.

23:15, 29.03.2021

U.S. Secretary of State says sanctions over Nord Stream 2 will continue

The topic of the gas pipeline was raised during a recent meeting with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas.

11:30, 29.03.2021

Gazprom promises to complete Nord Stream 2 by 2022

Gazprom says the project is ready by about 92%.

16:55, 26.03.2021

U.S. reiterates its position on Nord Stream 2

Blinken is taking part in a meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers.

15:15, 24.03.2021

Blinken: Nord Stream 2 contradicts Europe's energy security, interests of Ukraine

Blinken said he was looking forward to seeing German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas in Brussels on March 23-24 to raise the issue of Nord Stream 2.

14:50, 23.03.2021