MOSCOW -The Kremlin stands firmly behind the South Stream natural gas project despite issues in some European countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. South Stream is meant to add a layer of diversity to Russian gas export options for Europe. The project has come up against opposition from a European Union wary of Russia's grip on the regional energy sector.
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UPI: Kremlin stands behind new gas pipeline
South Stream in the interest of some EU members, Russia's President Vladimir Putin says.
