The European Commission opposes the reactivation of Nord Stream Brussels ruled out the possibility of resuming the Russian gas supply through the pipeline even after the end of the hostilities in Ukraine. EU spokeswoman Paula Pinho stated that the current legislation banning imports from Russia will remain in force. In the past, the US has offered to restart Nord Stream as part of a peace deal, with the goal of securing a stake in the pipeline.

The European Commission opposes the reactivation of Nord Stream Brussels ruled out the possibility of resuming the Russian gas supply through the pipeline even after the end of the hostilities in Ukraine. EU spokeswoman Paula Pinho stated that the current legislation banning imports from Russia will remain in force. In the past, the US has offered to restart Nord Stream as part of a peace deal, with the goal of securing a stake in the pipeline.