The promises of the Ukrainian side to prevent the implementation of the "Nord stream - 2" should Not be taken seriously, I think Russian policy. on Wednesday the General Director of the operator of the gas transportation system of Ukraine Sergey Makogon said That the Kiev authorities will take All the efforts to prevent the completion of the project, because after its launch, "Gazprom" -if Not will be no reason for us to transit through Ukraine. According to state Duma Deputy Alexei Chepa, the "Nord stream - 2" in the interests of all European countries, as does the supply of gas is cheaper. "This is a phrase worth nothing, because a large number of European organizations have expressed interest in the" Nord stream - 2 " was launched. Not interested in the US because of the rivalry and the theoretical possibility of sale of its liquefied natural gas to the European Union at an inflated price and Ukraine, which simply fulfills the political aspects, playing up to Washington, " he said in explanation of the phrase RT Makogon. While chepa noticed That stopping the construction of the pipeline to anyone in the EU is Not interesting. for reviews his colleagues of Viktor Vodolatsky, Kiev after such statements, runs the risk of spoiling relations with the European partners. the Deputy reminded That the head of Vladimir Putin has frequently stated its intention to continue to transit through Ukraine, even after the implementation of the "Nord stream - 2" and " Turkish stream." "If Ukraine sees It differently, what It means, then they burn the bridges that bind them to Russia and friendly countries of the CIS and cut the bridge, they're trying to build with Europe," he said Last news . Senator Alexei Pushkov called phrase Makogon hysteria. "What kind of" European solidarity " in matters of gas supplies from Russia interprets the General Director of the operator of Ukraine's GTS Makogon? What the hell? All Nord stream - 2 does Not provide peace? They themselves said: Kiev is ready to "zero transit" from Russia. That's Not hysteria, and be ready, " - He wrote in Twitter. the construction of the gas pipeline "Nord stream - 2" was planned to finish at the end of last year, but in early winter the head of Donald trump signed the defense budget, which predusmatrivaet punishment against the project. According to the document, All contractors were obliged to stop the construction of the " Nord stream - 2 ". Swiss company Allseas, is engaged in pipeline installation, immediately stopped work. Russia said That it can finish construction of the "Nord stream - 2" on their own. According to the Minister of energy Alexander Novak, the Project can be completed using the vessel " Akademik Chersky ", but at first it is necessary to provide additional equipment. Now to finish the construction is planned for the end of 2020 the first quarter of 2021. 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. It will pass through the territorial or exclusive economic zones of Finland, Sweden and Denmark. <span style="color:darkgray