Germany’s economy minister dismissed on Nov. 29 suggestions that his country’s commitment to a pipeline – that will allow Russia to bypass Ukraine in pumping gas to Europe – undermines efforts to a de-escalate a crisis between the two neighbors.
Reuters: Germany – Russian gas pipeline and Ukraine crisis are separate issues
European Commission Vice-President in charge of Energy Maros Sefcovic gives a press statement with German Economy and Energy Minister Peter Altmaier (Unseen) in Berlin on April 16, 2018.Peter Altmaier and Maros Sefcovic meet on April 16, amid controversy over the planned Nord Stream 2 pipeline project to bring Russian natural gas to Germany. / AFP PHOTO / John MACDOUGALL
