German Chancellor promised to "do everything" to ensure that "Nord Stream 2" does not become operational

German Chancellor promised to "do everything" to ensure that "Nord Stream 2" does not become operational

Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz promised to do everything possible to weaken Russia’s military machine and to ensure that the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is not put into operation. 

Merz made this statement at a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin.

Merz emphasized that the massive air attacks on Kyiv that occurred over the weekend speak not the language of peace, but the language of war. 

"This is a slap in the face to all those who are fighting for a ceasefire in Ukraine, in Europe, and in the USA. Therefore, we will increase the pressure on Russia," – the German Chancellor noted.

He promised to do everything to weaken Moscow’s military machine. 

"We are also doing this to pave the way for negotiations. I speak on behalf of Germany. In this regard, we will do everything possible to ensure that Nord Stream 2 is not put into operation," – Merz said.