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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andy Gregory

Germany fears Russia may not reinstate gas flow after ‘routine’ halt on major pipeline

Jens Buettner/dpa via AP

The closure of Germany’s main gas pipeline from Russia for 10 days of annual maintenance has sparked fears that Moscow might opt to keep the tap turned off.

German vice-chancellor Robert Habeck warned that Russia may cite “some little technical detail” as a reason not to resume gas deliveries through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline after this month’s maintenance.

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