Putin says Russia has to investigate Nord Streams blasts

MOSCOW, Dec 2 (PRIME) -- A terrorist attack on the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines requires transparent investigation with Russian participation, President Vladimir Putin told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday as cited by the Kremlin.

"A terrorist attack against the Nord Stream and the Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines is in the same category, its circumstances require transparent investigation with participation of the Russian authorities with necessary expertise," Putin said.

According to the Kremlin, the officials also discussed the grain deal and the necessity to fulfill it duly, which means removal of barriers for Russian supplies.

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