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Scholz "spoke harshly" to Russia: "Nord Stream-2" was not ruled out as a means of pressure

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Scholz "spoke harshly" to Russia: "Nord Stream-2" was not ruled out as a means of pressure

Reference News Network reported on January 20 that according to the German news agency Berlin reported on January 18, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on Russia to reduce the number of troops stationed on the Ukrainian border, and once again warned that once an "invasion" occurred, it would pay a "high price".

According to the report, when asked on the 18th whether the second line of the Nord Stream gas pipeline will also bear the consequences, Scholz said: "If there is a military intervention in Ukraine, everything will be discussed." "The pipeline is located under the Baltic Sea and connects Russia and Germany.

Scholz said a possible joint coordinated response would be prepared and discussed with NATO partners.

After talks in Berlin with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, Scholz said "everything possible" should be done to ensure that [Russia] does not carry out so-called "military aggression" against Ukraine.

"We all want to build a constructive and stable relationship with Russia," he added. ”

Scholz said he would remain committed to reviving the "Normandy model" talks between Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France, in line with what German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock said earlier in the day.

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