Nord Stream 2 future in spotlight as Putin presents Ukraine with fresh demands

European authorities and industry observers remain divided on whether the continent may safely pass next winter if Russian gas supplies are halted later this year

Fake smiles: Nord Stream 2 pipe sections in storage near Lubmin in Germany
Fake smiles: Nord Stream 2 pipe sections in storage near Lubmin in GermanyPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 24 February 2022, 00:48Updated 28 February 2022, 15:28