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Nord Stream II: The Battle Lines Have Been Drawn

Gazprom Headquarters in Moscow

The headquarters of Gazprom, Russia’s state-owned natural gas company, in Moscow. With the company having to lower its prices in recent years to be competitive in key European markets, Russia is keen on the prompt construction of the Nord Stream II pipeli


Increasing tension over Nord Stream II puts the spotlight on a West that still lacks unity or a clear policy towards Russia. The divisions over the project are adding to bitterness within the EU and the transatlantic relationship, and benefiting Moscow.

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