President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that Ukrainians will never accept Canada’s decision to transfer a turbine for the Nord Stream-1 gas pipeline to Germany and added that such a decision actually violates the sanctions regime against the Russian Federation. Zelenskyy stated this in his video message,
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“I spoke today (July 17 – ed.) with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Of course, we discussed our cooperation, and I thanked him, I thanked Canada for its support. But I separately emphasized that Ukrainians will never accept Canada’s decision regarding the turbine for Nord Stream, which was decided to be handed over to Germany in violation of the sanctions regime,” he said.
The President emphasized that this issue is not just about the turbine. This is a matter of compliance with sanctions.
“If there is one violation now, then it is only a matter of time when there will be others. Russia is doing this on purpose, blackmailing with gas and provoking violations of sanctions. There are enough routes for the transit of Russian gas to Europe. And every country must maintain principles,” added Zelensky .
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Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Khrystia Freeland said that she considers Canada’s decision to return the turbine for the Russian Nord Stream-1 gas pipeline despite the sanctions to be difficult but correct.
Later, the German government received a positive response from Canada to a request to unblock the supply of a turbine needed to service the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline.
Ukraine opposes Canada’s transfer of a turbine to Russia’s state-owned Gazprom to supply natural gas to Germany, as this move runs counter to sanctions against Russia.
Source: Ukrgate