Nord Stream pipeline ready for gas, Kremlin says

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that one branch of the Nord Stream pipeline is technically ready to resume gas supplies to the European Union. The statement signals Russia's readiness to restore energy flows, which were drastically reduced following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions. This comes amid ongoing EU efforts to diversify energy sources and implement successive sanctions packages against Russia. The technical readiness does not guarantee a resumption of flows, as political and legal hurdles remain significant.