Nord Stream One Line Still Operational, Russia Says
Russia maintains that the technical possibility of restoring gas supplies via the Nord Stream pipeline remains, with one operational line still intact, though full operation depends on political will from Europe and Germany, as well as removal of sanctions.
Consensus
- One of the four Nord Stream pipeline lines remains intact and technically capable of gas transport.
- Three of the four Nord Stream pipeline lines are inoperative due to terrorist attacks and explosions.
- Restoration of the damaged lines is possible if political and technical conditions are met.
- Russia claims the damage was caused by terrorist sabotage targeting European energy infrastructure.
- Germany has not resumed Russian gas imports via Nord Stream despite Russia's readiness to supply.
- Sanctions from the US and EU are a barrier to resuming operations.
- The possibility of resuming gas flows depends on decisions by European partners.
Points of divergence
- Four conditions are required for resuming Nord Stream deliveries: repair of three damaged lines, political will from the EU and Germany, lifting of US and EU sanctions, and Russian willingness to sell under new terms. — riamo
- Vice Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that the surviving pipeline line allows for gas deliveries to Europe, and he did not exclude the possibility of restoring the damaged lines. — vesti
- President Vladimir Putin stated on June 4, 2026, that Germany does not resume imports due to directives from the US and EU, and that Gazprom is ready to start deliveries immediately if Berlin decides. — vedomosti
Coverage (3 sources)
- North Stream may come back to life: but first four conditions — РИАМО
- Novak did not rule out gas deliveries via the surviving line of the 'Nord Stream' — Вести
- Novak: Possibility to Resume Gas Supplies via 'Nord Stream' Remains — Ведомости
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