Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Kremlin: Nord Stream Pipeline Section Could Restart Quickly
The Nord Stream pipelines, which sent gas from Russia to Germany, were damaged in 2022.
One part of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline is still intact.
The Kremlin said this part could be used again soon.
Germany is investigating the explosions.
Russia blames the United States and Ukraine for the explosions, but they deny any role.
The German Chancellor has opposed restarting the pipeline as part of the effort to end the war in Ukraine.
The Kremlin stated that the surviving section of the Nord Stream gas pipelines could be quickly put into service.
Explosions in 2022 damaged the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines.
One section of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline remained intact.
Russia hopes for the completion of a German-led investigation into the blasts.
The Kremlin claims the United States was partially responsible for the attacks.
- Who
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Germany, Russia, United States, Ukraine
- What
- Kremlin stated surviving section of Nord Stream could be quickly put into service after 2022 explosions.
- When
- Explosions occurred on September 26, 2022; statement made by Kremlin spokesman on Friday.
- Where
- Baltic Sea (pipelines to Germany), Russia, Germany, Ukraine, Italy, United States.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated, but the Kremlin's statement implies a desire to resume gas supply to Europe. German chancellor sought to prevent the pipeline from restarting to pressure Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
Kremlin's View
Western/Ukrainian View
Cause of Explosions
Kremlin's View
Russia blames the U.S. and Ukraine for orchestrating the attacks.
Western/Ukrainian View
Ukraine denies any involvement, and the West views it as an act of sabotage.
Pipeline Status
Kremlin's View
Remaining section can be launched right now.
Western/Ukrainian View
Germany's Chancellor opposes restarting the pipeline.
- Pipeline Name
- Nord Stream 1 and 2
- Affected Pipelines
- NS1 and NS2
- Incident
- Explosions in 2022
- Intact Pipeline
- One part of NS2
- Kremlin's Stance
- Intact section can be launched quickly
- Investigation Status
- German-led investigation ongoing