Nine countries opposed the construction of Nord Stream 2

The chairmen of the foreign affairs committees of parliaments from nine countries - the United States , Great Britain, Poland, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Ireland - opposed the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, REUTERS reports.

“We note with regret the recent decision of the United States and Germany on Nord Stream 2 <...> We consider Nord Stream 2 a geopolitical project aimed at expanding Russia’s influence in Europe by dominating the energy market,” the statement reads. joint statement.

it is also indicated that the completion of the construction of the project will threaten "the already unstable security and sovereignty of Ukraine." In addition, the parliamentarians spoke in favor of providing Ukraine with a "road map" for joining NATO and for strengthening sanctions against RUSSIA.

Nord Stream 2 is currently 99% complete - one line has been laid completely, the second is being completed. The project operator Nord Stream 2 AG promised to put the gas pipeline into operation this year.