Russia to replace Nord Stream 2 with pipeline to China

Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak stated Thursday that a pipeline to China will replace the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to Europe, out of operation amid the Ukraine war,  informs Teletrader. After being asked in an interview with Rossiya-1 if Moscow was looking for a replacement for the European Nord Stream 2 with Asia's Force Siberia 2, he said "yes." Novak said earlier that Russian gas exports to the European Union would drop by 50 billion cubic meters in 2022.