Despite several packages of US sanctions, Nord Stream 2 pipeline will ‘unequivocally’ be finished in 2021, says Gazprom chairman

After a series of delays

After a series of delays caused by sanctions imposed by Washington, construction of the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline will be completed before the end of year, according to the chairman of Russian energy giant Gazprom.

Speaking to journalists in Berlin, Viktor Zubkov explained that construction is “90-92%” complete. Zubkov is Russia’s former Prime Minister, having served two stints in 2007-2008 and 2012.

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