According to Ted Cruz, the sanctions for Nord Stream 2 have been approved by the US government, and there are no exceptions or interpretative possibilities in the wording.

This was announced by Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei.

Such level was gained for the first time since May 6.

The Federal Network Agency noted that a prerequisite for a decision to remove the gas pipeline from the rules would be the completion of its construction by May 23 last year.