The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is "without exaggeration, a matter of life or death for our citizens", says the head of Ukraine's national energy provider, Naftogaz Ukraine.
On Facebook he said that the country's gas transportation system is also part of the defence system of Ukraine.
He believes that would be jeopardised if the Russia backed pipeline is successfully completed, allowing Russia to export gas to the rest of Europe without going through Ukraine.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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On Facebook he said that the country's gas transportation system is also part of the defence system of Ukraine.
He believes that would be jeopardised if the Russia backed pipeline is successfully completed, allowing Russia to export gas to the rest of Europe without going through Ukraine.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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