The decision of the Canadian government to issue a permit for the return to Germany of the Nord Stream 1 turbine repaired by Siemens Canada will allow Russia to continue using energy as a tool of hybrid warfare against Europe, the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Energy said in a joint statement..

“We call on the Government of Canada to reverse this decision, as well as to ensure the integrity of the sanctions regime. There can be no exceptions when it comes to holding Russia accountable for tens of thousands of Ukrainians killed, hundreds of thousands of destroyed infrastructure, millions of internally displaced persons and refugees, and an undisguised attack on democracy and the rule of law around the world..

They recalled that the international community, including Canada and Germany, has already imposed a number of significant sanctions against Russia in order to stop its war against Ukraine and Ukraine is grateful for these decisive actions..

“At the same time, the latest Canadian-German agreement and the decision announced on its basis is the adjustment of the sanctions regime to the whims of Russia. This dangerous precedent runs counter to the rule of law and will have only one consequence – reinforcing Moscow’s sense of impunity,” the statement said..

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Energy explained that Russia can continue gas supplies to Germany in full without a turbine, which has become the subject of discussion.

Firstly, the Nord Stream-1 compressor station is equipped with several turbines, including standby. Only one turbine is now in Canada. However, according to the decision of Gazprom, only three turbines are now working, the rest are turned off without explanation.. Transportation volumes decreased from 167 to 67 million cubic meters. m of gas per day.

Secondly, Russia can continue uninterrupted gas supplies to the EU through the transit capacities it has already paid for through Ukraine (now Gazprom uses less than 40%). There is also a route through Poland capable of transporting up to 90 million cubic meters.. m of gas per day. “Russia has abandoned its use of its own choice and may resume transporting gas to Germany if it truly aims to remain a reliable supplier to the EU,” the statement explains..

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Energy note that Russia's demand for the mandatory return of the turbine to continue transporting gas is blackmail, which has no technical justification..

“Ukraine provided comprehensive explanations to the German and Canadian sides.

Both sides confirmed that they understand that Russia's demand has no technical basis.. However, the decision to make a concession to the baseless demands of Russia was made anyway,” the statement says..

Recall that recently the Kremlin delivered an ultimatum on the return of the German turbine for Nord Stream: the aggressor promised to increase gas supplies to Europe in exchange for the return of the turbine from Canada for the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline..