Standart News: Ukraine admits: We are the reason behind the suspension of the South Stream

Ukraine admitted that the country requested the suspension of the South Stream from the European Commission. "The project is contrary to our national interests.'s That is why we turned to the European Commission to stop it," Ukraine's Ambassador in Bulgaria told the Bulgarian National Radio.

With his words, Mykola Baltazhi confirmed that the disputes between Moscow and Brussels, caused by the situation in Ukraine are the true reason for the European Commission to suspend the project.

The main thesis of Europe against the South Stream is that it does not meet the requirements of the so-called Third Energy Package, which requires owners of pipelines to ensure access to the pipes to competitors as well.
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