Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob has rejected criticism from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy of repairs to the Nord Stream 1 pipeline.
“I agree with him on many things, but not on this one”, Golob said, in an interview with DW’s Richard Walker.
Golob was referring to the need for a turbine for the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline that links Russia to Germany to be returned to service in Russia as soon as possible. The turbine has been under repair in Canada, where it was blocked as a result of sanctions imposed against Russia. Ottawa has now agreed to allow its return to Germany.
The supply of gas from Russia to Germany is crucial to keep Europe strong, Golob argued.
“If gas flows resume, that’s a good sign for Europe and later for Ukraine as well”, Golob said. “Right now, Ukraine deserves all the support it can get from Europe”, Golob said.
But Europe had to stay strong in order to provide support. “By weakening Europe at its heart in Germany, at its industrial base – it doesn’t help Ukraine at all.”
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u want to get gas and still send weapons..ooh my God
Golob is a freshman in politics, which explains his awkwardness, but he is a veteran in the energy industry sector.
Zelensky has become their god. everybody is scared to disagree with him.They will rather sleep in the cold than criticize Zelensky
Very weak old European countries, too weak to survive. Putin
Cuckolds
Not if it hurts the citizens of Europe. The citizens has no responsibility at all to extend this provoked proxy war.
is any one imaging that europe will contineu gas supply to russia in war time like this time the answer is no because the only resource that WEST owns are DOLLER , EURO and payment SYSTEM and they are insisting their sunction while they are suffering themselves
Backtrackers
Canada is being sued by Ukraine for this treacherous act of sending the turbines back. Soon Germany will get sued as well. If Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob is not being careful, he might get sued by Zelensky as well.
Ok Biden,I said nice things about Ukraine, now pay me the million you promised me.
Zelensky refused to accept when supply of oil & gas from Russia to Europe is strong – more factories in Europe could produce guns & ammunition for Ukraine to obliterate Russia for good
Give Ukraine everything we can as soon as possible. The Putin maniac must be stopped
Trying to support Ukraine by sending more weapons is going to help Ukraine but destroy and disintegrate Ukraine.
Who still believes and supports the comedian….?
The EU is committing suicide, by going along with the crazy USA…
The Euro is now, at parity with the USD….you have been played by your ally…..
In a few more months, winter is setting in…..scaaaaary
Russia has truly snookered Europe !?🐅💖🇬🇧🌟
That joker oh my my. What does he expect , if Germany is struggling itself then how can it help Ukraine !? Israel is very smart by not sending there weapons ,and saving money. Because that's what's happening. And Russian economy is stronger now then before the war started 💖🇬🇧🐅🌟 please don't threaten any more sanctions . It's pathetic .
This war was never in our national interest . I think the USA pushed us in. It's a waste of money and we should have played mediators rather then show the aggression that we have done 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧💖🐅🐅🌟🐅💖💖💖🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Yeah we should send all of our money to zelensky bank account. F with european poor people.
Media: Give your organs to the donation center you don't need them! Yes… you will day… But imagine how much lives you will save! Come on! don't be a misogynist racist homophobic male!
Support for Ukraine, including financial from those I know, from Ireland and India.
Putin has declared war not just on Ukraine, not just those who oppose his terrorism but also in those who have relied on Russian fossil fuel to keep people alive and in countries that needed Ukrainian food exports. Putin is a liar, a mass murderer and an egoist driven by resentment over the fall of the Soviet Union. His interference in countries around the world to sow unrest, subvert elections, use covert forces has been clearly exposed. And his role in the Moscow apartment bombings has made clear that he has not even the slightest humanity even for the lives of Russians.
In some ways it's good that Putin has catalysed a rethink on fossil fuels, though short term it will be painful.
This has moved well beyond just considering what is financially less painful.
All's you need to know about why Putin should not be in control of more territory and resources, is demonstrated in how he has invaded his neighbor, murdered civilians, destroyed literally everything, threatening the world with nuclear weapons, stealing grain from the mouths of the starving, cutting off resources. This man is a bully, a thug and a war criminal. He needs to be driven out of Ukraine and isolated as a global terrorists and a threat to global security.
I doubt if the citizens in the west will sacrifice very cold winter for Ukraine. Attitudes will change when you see your own children suffering the very cold winter.
so u better do what zelensky want instead prioritize ur own citizen, i can see europe will fall even faster
Germany seems to be thinking very short term, all about winter 2022, but if Russia takes control of Ukraine (or just the Easten portion) Russia will have contol over even more energy and food sources, not to mention the sea of Azov. You think Putin will suddenly start playing nice after he has all of that? Id love the "experts" to study the "better pain than suffering" idea – stop buying energy from russia now and maybe this can be done before winter and we save some lives. Yep, I'd love to see that study.
Every day, Russia spends $900 million on the war in Ukraine. These funds go toward maintaining Russian soldiers, providing them with ammunition, and repairing equipment. Such daily expenditures are comparable, for example, to the annual GDP of the small island nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Russia funds its war in Ukraine with gas and oil sales. In the meantime, 30% of Russia's territory still doesn't have a centralized gas supply. The Russian Federation plans to finish connecting citizens to the gas grid only in 2030. Interestingly, in 2022 Russia plans to spend only $1.5 billion on gas networks. Instead of improving the quality of life for its citizens, modern Russian funds wars. As long as Russia makes enormous profits from its energy monopoly in Europe and Asia, the threat of new wars remains high. The world must refuse Russian oil and gas as soon as possible because it keeps financing wars!
Funny hiw the middle easr deserved all the european and american bombs out there, instead of empathy
Europe is not just helping Ukraine, but also defending themselves against Putin.
Why only Slovenia, it isn't the only Europe.
Zelensky ruined EU countries.
The best way to help Europe is for zelynskyy to resign.