Nord Stream 2 to be finished despite opposition - Novak

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Russian Minister of Energy Alexander Novak (pictured) expressed belief on Monday the Nord Stream 2 pipeline will be completed despite the actions being taken against the project.

"We expect that in the near future construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline will be completed, despite the situation that has arisen in connection with the opposition to this project," Novak stated.

Nord Stream 2 was sanctioned by the United States, as lawmakers in Washington aim to stop Kremlin from "further spread its malign influence."

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