Angela Merkel does not want to link discussions on further sanctions against Russia in connection with the Navalny situation and the fate of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline under construction
Despite this, she allowed for the possibility of extending personal sanctions against the Russian leadership.
“But this does not extend to the position on Nord Stream 2”, – she pointed out.
At the same time, Merkel stressed the need to continue dialogue with Moscow on a number of geostrategic issues.