Matthias WarnigExofficial of the Communist Police of Eastern Germany and Russian President’s ally, Vladimir Putincould be trying Retake the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline between Russia and Germanynever used, with the support of US investors.
They assure that it is the idea of Warnig himself, who until 2023 directed the parent company Nord Stream 2 AGbased in Switzerland, for the Russian state company Gazpromowner of the infrastructure, which he built with Loans of five European Energy: Shell, Uniper, OMV, Engie and Wintershall.
Warnig’s plan would go through involve US investors that would facilitate access to the administration of the president of that country, Donald Trump. This would be framed in the Unofficial efforts to end the war in Ukraine while USA and Russia deepen their economic ties.
The American media points out that some members of the Trump administration know the initiative and see it as part of that Impulse to rebuild relations with Moscow. Meanwhile, European leaders follow the matter with some concern.
A hard path to the final agreement
Although there are several open routes, a consortium of investors headed by the US would have already delineated a according to Gazprom which would apply once the international sanctions imposed by the conflict would be lifted. A pact of these characteristics would give the US an unprecedented influence on the supply of energy to Europe.
However, it will not be easy to reach this agreement, since three assumptions would have to be given.
- Washington would have to lift the sanctions against Russia.
- Moscow should accept that sales that suspended for war.
- Germany should authorize the distribution by gas of gas arriving at its territory by that marine gas pipeline, that travels more than 1,200 km through the Baltic Sea.
Nevertheless, Warnig Afirma Al Financial Times that is not involved “in any conversation with American politicians or business representatives” and ensures that he respects the norms as a person sanctioned by the United States. In turn, Kremlin spokesmanDmitri Peskov, says he has no information about these conversations. Gazprom declined to comment.
