Politics

Putin tells Germans Nord Stream 2 will bring ‘cheap gas’ to Europe

Russian leader lures Germany with promise of cheap gas as the US and allies prepare action against the pipeline project

Luring promise: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (left) walks into a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow this week
Luring promise: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (left) walks into a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow this weekPhoto: SPUTNIK/REUTERS/SCANPIX
  • Vladimir Afanasiev
Moscow
Published 16 February 2022, 14:08Updated 16 February 2022, 16:11
Vladimir PutinOlaf ScholzJoe BidenRussiaNord Stream 2