Kremlin-controlled vitality firm Gazprom PJSC mentioned it might droop the Nord Stream natural-gas pipeline to Germany till additional discover, elevating the strain on Europe as governments race to avoid energy shortages this winter.
Gazprom mentioned Friday that it discovered a technical fault throughout upkeep of the pipeline, which connects Russia with Germany beneath the Baltic Sea. The corporate mentioned the pipeline would stay shut down till the problem is mounted, with out giving any timeline.