Russia and U.S. Held Secret Talks on Restarting Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

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Russian and U.S. negotiators held secret talks on resuming gas flows to Germany via the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, the German tabloid Bild reported Sunday, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter.

The Swiss-based operator of Nord Stream 2 and other Russia-based entities linked to the $11 billion pipeline are currently under U.S. sanctions. The reported U.S.-Russia discussions on restarting the pipeline are seen as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to rebuild ties with Russia.

According to Bild, Trump’s special envoy Richard Grenell made multiple unofficial visits to the headquarters of Nord Stream 2 AG — the pipeline’s operator, which is fully owned by Russia’s sanctioned energy giant Gazprom — in the Swiss city of Steinhausen for negotiations.

Grenell denied participating in the reported talks.

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4 days ago

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/03/03/russia-and-us-held-secret-talks-on-restarting-nord-stream-2-pipeline-bild-a88225

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