Open Letter from Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Dmytro Razumkov to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States Congress Nancy Pelosi

Information Department of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Secretariat
22 July 2021, 13:53


I am deeply concerned about the ongoing construction and possible commissioning of the "Nord Stream-2" gas pipeline, which Russia is using as an instrument of hybrid warfare. This project poses a direct threat to the energy security not only of Ukraine but of the whole of Europe.
The "Nord Stream-2" runs counter to the requirements of the European Union's Third Energy Package and increases opportunities for Russia to abuse its dominant position in the European energy market.
At the same time, the "Nord Stream-2" should be seen as part of Russia's aggressive policy not only against Ukraine but against the entire Western world. Completion and commissioning of this project will make it possible for Russia to further increase its aggression against Ukraine and potentially against other European states.
I am grateful to the US Congress for Ukraine's continued support in countering threats from Russia and for the previous sanctions that have failed to weaken Ukraine's energy security.
I urge the US Congress to consistently pursue a policy of sanctions to prevent the completion and commissioning of the "Nord Stream-2" gas pipeline and, if necessary, to consider additional enhanced sanctions against legal entities and individuals involved in the construction of the "Nord Stream-2".
I urge the US Congress to refrain from approving any agreements that would threaten Europe's energy security and threaten the national interests of Ukraine and the United States.