Friday, November 24th., 2017
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The Nord Stream-2 natural gas pipeline is planned to be commissioned by the end of 2019
Czech President Milos Zeman said that the republic supports the construction of the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline.
The Czech leader, who is on an official visit to Russia, said this in an interview with Prague's Barrandov TV channel, which was broadcast late on Thursday.
"I can express the Czech Republic's support to the Nord Stream-2. I am glad that the Czech Republic has its own stance (on this issue - TASS) and protects its own interests," Zeman said.
Comment: It is good to see that at least some in Europe understand that it is in their best interest to buy gas from Russia. It is fine for the US to demand sanctions against the Eastern Bear because it hurts a competitor and forces Europe to make business with the US instead - but for Europe this is catastrophic. Germany, of all European nations, needs to wake up.