European gas crunch: Russia says ball is in German court

The Kremlin proclaims Nord Stream 2 primed to start pumping gas to Europe once Germany grants certification approvals

Gas game: Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Gazprom executive board chairman Alexei Miller — Gas game: Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Gazprom executive board chairman Alexei MillerPhoto: SPUTNIK/AP/SCANPIX

Vladimir Afanasiev

Moscow

Russia Gazprom Nord Stream 2 Vladimir Putin Annalena Baerbock

Published 3 January 2022, 11:39Updated 23 February 2022, 15:45