Kuleba believes gas pipeline running through Ukraine deters Russian aggression

The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project, if completed, will pose a challenge to both the economy and security of Ukraine. At the same time, the gas pipeline running through the territory of Ukraine is deterring Russian aggression.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba said this in an interview with Radio NV, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

"Nord Stream 2, if completed, is not only an economic challenge to Ukraine, but also a 100% security challenge to Ukraine. The lack of need to preserve and protect Ukraine's gas transportation infrastructure will be an additional incentive for President Putin's aggressive actions," Kuleba emphasized.

According to the minister, he shares the opinion of experts that the gas pipeline running through the territory of Ukraine is deterring Russian aggression.

As reported, on May 21, the Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution calling on the U.S. Congress to intensify efforts to strengthen the energy security of Ukraine and Europe through the general introduction of sanctions against the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.

The United States announced sanctions against four Russian companies and 13 vessels under the PEESA law, which provides for the prosecution of all those involved in the construction of Nord Stream 2.

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