The U.S. Congress can adopt a new package of penalties against the project " Northern stream - 2 ", if Russia will try to build the remaining miles of pipeline, writes the German magazine Handelsblatt citing diplomatic circles in the U.S. capital. According to the publication, such penalties have the opportunity to be adopted in February or March. They are directed against the European project investors or companies receiving gas from the Russian pipeline. The project "Northern stream - 2" involves the construction of 2 pipelines with a total capacity of 55 billion cubic meters of gas per year from the coast of Russia through the Baltic sea to Germany. To finish it was expected before the end of the year. However, in early winter, the head of the United States Donald trump has signed the defense budget for 2020, which included penalties against the "Nord stream - 2" And " Turkish stream." Swiss company Allseas, is engaged in laying the " Nord stream - 2 ", immediately suspended work And took the special court. Although later, the state Department said that, contractors have the opportunity to protect yourself penalties if you stop work before January 20, Allseas decided not to renew the gasket. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Russian Federation will be able to Finish the pipeline without attracting foreign partners. According to his statement, "North poto - 2" will work until the end of this or in the 1st quarter of next year. The head of "Gazprom" Alexei Miller also said that the organization has all the tools to their own to finish the Project, but it will take more time than expected. <span style="color:darkgray