11 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. (Aerial view with a drone) Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

11 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: Pipes for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline are located in a storage yard in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Special vessels are currently being prepared in the port for use in the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. (Aerial view with a drone) Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

11 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: Pipes for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline are located in a storage yard in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Special vessels are currently being prepared in the port for use in the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. (Aerial view with a drone) Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

11 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: Pipes for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline are located in a storage yard in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Special vessels are currently being prepared in the port for use in the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. (Aerial view with a drone) Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

11 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: Pipes for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline are located in a storage yard in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Special vessels are currently being prepared in the port for use in the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. (Aerial view with a drone) Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

11 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: Pipes for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline are located in a storage yard in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Special vessels are currently being prepared in the port for use in the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. (Aerial view with a drone) Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

11 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: Pipes for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline are located in a storage yard in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Special vessels are currently being prepared in the port for use in the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. (Aerial view with a drone) Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

11 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

11 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" (M) is moored in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

11 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Walkers are on the beach. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

11 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" (r) is moored in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Walkers are on the beach. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

11 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB

11 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB

11 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. (Aerial photograph with a drone) The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB

11 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. (Aerial photograph with a drone) The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB

11 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB

11 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB

11 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. (Aerial photograph with a drone) The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB

11 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. (Aerial photograph with a drone) The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB

Buchstabenwurfel bilden die W?rter Nord Stream 2 auf russischer und deutscher Fahne, Ostsee-Pipeline Nord Stream 2 *** Letter cubes form the words Nord Stream 2 on Russian and German flags, Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea Pipeline

Buchstabenwurfel bilden die W?rter Nord Stream 2 auf einer russischen Fahne, Ostsee-Pipeline Nord Stream 2 *** Letter cubes form the words Nord Stream 2 on a Russian flag, Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea Pipeline

FOTOMONTAGE, Buchstabenwurfel bilden die W?rter Nord Stream 2 auf einer russischen Fahne, Ostsee-Pipeline Nord Stream 2 *** PHOTOMONAY, cubes of letters form the words Nord Stream 2 on a Russian flag, Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea Pipeline

FOTOMONTAGE, Buchstabenwurfel bilden die W?rter Nord Stream 2 auf einer russischen Fahne mit Gasflammen, Ostsee-Pipeline Nord Stream 2 *** PHOTOMONAY, letter cubes form the words Nord Stream 2 on a Russian flag with gas flames, Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea Pipeline

Buchstabenwurfel bilden die W?rter Nord Stream 2 auf einer russischen Fahne, Ostsee-Pipeline Nord Stream 2 *** Letter cubes form the words Nord Stream 2 on a Russian flag, Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea Pipeline

After the poison attack on Alexej Navalny, the German government is discussing possible sanctions against Russia. (Symbol picture, theme picture) | usage worldwide

After the poison attack on Alexej Navalny, the German government is discussing possible sanctions against Russia. (Symbol picture, theme picture) | usage worldwide

After the poison attack on Alexej Navalny, the German government is discussing possible sanctions against Russia. (Symbol picture, theme picture) | usage worldwide

After the poison attack on Alexej Navalny, the German government is discussing possible sanctions against Russia. (Symbol picture, theme picture) | usage worldwide

After the poison attack on Alexej Navalny, the German government is discussing possible sanctions against Russia. (Symbol picture, theme picture) | usage worldwide

After the poison attack on Alexej Navalny, the German government is discussing possible sanctions against Russia. (Symbol picture, theme picture) | usage worldwide

After the poison attack on Alexej Navalny, the German government is discussing possible sanctions against Russia. (Symbol picture, theme picture) | usage worldwide

After the poison attack on Alexej Navalny, the German government is discussing possible sanctions against Russia. (Symbol picture, theme picture) | usage worldwide

After the poison attack on Alexej Navalny, the German government is discussing possible sanctions against Russia. (Symbol picture, theme picture) | usage worldwide

After the poison attack on Alexej Navalny, the German government is discussing possible sanctions against Russia. (Symbol picture, theme picture) | usage worldwide

After the poison attack on Alexej Navalny, the German government is discussing possible sanctions against Russia. (Symbol picture, theme picture) | usage worldwide

After the poison attack on Alexej Navalny, the German government is discussing possible sanctions against Russia. (Symbol picture, theme picture) | usage worldwide

After the poison attack on Alexej Navalny, the German government is discussing possible sanctions against Russia. (Symbol picture, theme picture) | usage worldwide

The Russian pipe-laying ship ???Akademik Tscherski??? which is on deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline is moored at the port of Mukran on the island of Ruegen, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. The German government has come under growing pressure to use the joint German-Russian pipeline project North Stream 2, as leverage in getting Russia to provide answers on Navalny. The Nord Stream 2 project would deliver Russian gas directly to Germany under the Baltic Sea when completed, bypassing Ukraine. (Jens Buettner/dpa via AP)

The Russian pipe-laying ship ???Akademik Tscherski??? which is on deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline is moored at the port of Mukran on the island of Ruegen, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. The German government has come under growing pressure to use the joint German-Russian pipeline project North Stream 2, as leverage in getting Russia to provide answers on Navalny. The Nord Stream 2 project would deliver Russian gas directly to Germany under the Baltic Sea when completed, bypassing Ukraine. (Jens Buettner/dpa via AP)

The Russian pipe-laying ship ???Akademik Tscherski??? which is on deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline is moored at the port of Mukran on the island of Ruegen, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. The German government has come under growing pressure to use the joint German-Russian pipeline project North Stream 2, as leverage in getting Russia to provide answers on Navalny. The Nord Stream 2 project would deliver Russian gas directly to Germany under the Baltic Sea when completed, bypassing Ukraine. (Jens Buettner/dpa via AP)

Tubes for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline, which is under construction, are stacked in the port of Mukran on the island of Ruegen, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. The German government has come under growing pressure to use the joint German-Russian pipeline project North Stream 2, as leverage in getting Russia to provide answers on Navalny. The Nord Stream 2 project would deliver Russian gas directly to Germany under the Baltic Sea when completed, bypassing Ukraine. (Jens Buettner/dpa via AP)

A transport vehicle moves a tube for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline, which is under construction, in a storage area at the port of Mukran on the island of Ruegen, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. The German government has come under growing pressure to use the joint German-Russian pipeline project North Stream 2, as leverage in getting Russia to provide answers on Navalny. The Nord Stream 2 project would deliver Russian gas directly to Germany under the Baltic Sea when completed, bypassing Ukraine. (Jens Buettner/dpa via AP)

A transport vehicle moves a tube for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline, which is under construction, in a storage area at the port of Mukran on the island of Ruegen, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. The German government has come under growing pressure to use the joint German-Russian pipeline project North Stream 2, as leverage in getting Russia to provide answers on Navalny. The Nord Stream 2 project would deliver Russian gas directly to Germany under the Baltic Sea when completed, bypassing Ukraine. (Jens Buettner/dpa via AP)

Tubes for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline, which is under construction, are stacked in the port of Mukran on the island of Ruegen, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. The German government has come under growing pressure to use the joint German-Russian pipeline project North Stream 2, as leverage in getting Russia to provide answers on Navalny. The Nord Stream 2 project would deliver Russian gas directly to Germany under the Baltic Sea when completed, bypassing Ukraine. (Jens Buettner/dpa via AP)

dpatop - 08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian pipe-laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored before sunrise in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian pipe-laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored before sunrise in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian pipe-laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored before sunrise in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The beacon on the pier in Mukran on the island of Rugen flashes before sunrise. From Mukran, preparations are being made for the continued construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The beacon on the pier in Mukran on the island of Rugen flashes before sunrise. From Mukran, preparations are being made for the continued construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The beacon on the pier in Mukran on the island of Rugen flashes before sunrise. From Mukran, preparations are being made for the continued construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian pipe-laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored before sunrise in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian pipe-laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored before sunrise in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian pipe-laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored before sunrise in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian pipe-laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored before sunrise in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian pipe-laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored before sunrise in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian pipe-laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored before sunrise in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian pipe-laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored before sunrise in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian pipe-laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored before sunrise in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: The Russian pipe-laying ship "Akademik Tscherski" is moored before sunrise in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. The special ship is being prepared in the port for its deployment for the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: Pipes for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline are located behind a security fence at a storage yard in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Special ships are currently being prepared in the port for use in the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: Employees stand in front of stacked pipes for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline at a storage yard in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Special ships are currently being prepared in the port for use in the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: Pipes for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline are located in a storage yard in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Special vessels are currently being prepared in the port for use in the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: Pipes for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline are located behind a security fence at a storage yard in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Special ships are currently being prepared in the port for use in the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: Pipes for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline are located behind a security fence at a storage yard in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Special ships are currently being prepared in the port for use in the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: Pipes for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline are located in a storage yard in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Special vessels are currently being prepared in the port for use in the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: A special vehicle transports a pipe for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline to a storage yard at the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Special ships are currently being prepared in the port for use in the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: Pipes for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline are located behind a security fence at a storage yard in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Special ships are currently being prepared in the port for use in the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: Pipes for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline are located behind a security fence at a storage yard in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Special ships are currently being prepared in the port for use in the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: Pipes for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline are located behind a sign with the inscription "Mukran Port" on a storage yard in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Special ships are currently being prepared in the port for use in the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: Pipes for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline are located in a storage yard in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Special vessels are currently being prepared in the port for use in the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: Pipes for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline are located in a storage yard in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Special vessels are currently being prepared in the port for use in the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: A special vehicle transports a pipe for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline to a storage yard at the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Special ships are currently being prepared in the port for use in the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

News Bilder des Tages Verlegeschiffe fuer Nordstream-Pipeline Das russische Versorgungsschiff Artemis Offshore vorn und das russische Pipeline-Verlegeschiff Akademik Cherskiy werden fuer den Weiterbau der Ostsee-Pieline Nordstream II im Faehrhafen Mukran auf Ruegen Landkreis Vorpommern-Ruegen vorbereitet. Mit den Schiffen sollen die restlichen 160 Kilometer Pipelinerohre verlegt werden. Durch US-Sanktionen wurden im Dezember 2019 die Arbeiten an der etwa 2460 Kilometer langen Rohrleitung durch die Ostsee gestoppt. Mukran Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Deutschland *** Laying vessels for Nordstream Pipeline The Russian supply vessel Artemis Offshore in front and the Russian pipeline laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy are being prepared for the further c

08 September 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Mukran: A special vehicle transports a pipe for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline to a storage yard at the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen. Special ships are currently being prepared in the port for use in the further construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline. Photo: Jens Buttner/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

The Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy is moored in the port of Mukran near Sassnitz on the Baltic Sea island of Ruegen, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020, as it waits to continue pipe laying works for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy is moored in the port of Mukran near Sassnitz on the Baltic Sea island of Ruegen, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020, as it waits to continue pipe laying works for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy is moored in the port of Mukran near Sassnitz on the Baltic Sea island of Ruegen, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020, as it waits to continue pipe laying works for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy is moored in the port of Mukran near Sassnitz on the Baltic Sea island of Ruegen, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020, as it waits to continue pipe laying works for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy is moored in the port of Mukran near Sassnitz on the Baltic Sea island of Ruegen, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020, as it waits to continue pipe laying works for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy is moored in the port of Mukran near Sassnitz on the Baltic Sea island of Ruegen, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020, as it waits to continue pipe laying works for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy is moored in the port of Mukran near Sassnitz on the Baltic Sea island of Ruegen, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020, as it waits to continue pipe laying works for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Crew work on the Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy that is moored in the port of Mukran near Sassnitz on the Baltic Sea island of Ruegen, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020, as it waits to continue pipe laying works for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy to complete the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project is moored in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen, north eastern Germany on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said on September 7, 2020. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy to complete the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project is moored in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen, north eastern Germany on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said on September 7, 2020. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy to complete the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project is moored in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen, north eastern Germany on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said on September 7, 2020. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy to complete the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project is moored in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen, north eastern Germany on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said on September 7, 2020. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy to complete the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project is moored in the port of Mukran on the island of Rugen, north eastern Germany on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said on September 7, 2020. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

A man looks over at the Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy that is moored in the port of Mukran near Sassnitz on the Baltic Sea island of Ruegen, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020, as it waits to continue pipe laying works for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

A couple observe and take pictures of the Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy that is moored in the port of Mukran near Sassnitz on the Baltic Sea island of Ruegen, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020, as it waits to continue pipe laying works for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

A man cycles past gas pipes bound for the Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy (behind) that is moored in the port of Mukran near Sassnitz on the Baltic Sea island of Ruegen, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020, as it waits to continue pipe laying works for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Gas pipes bound for the Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy (not in picture) that is moored in the port of Mukran near Sassnitz on the Baltic Sea island of Ruegen, north eastern Germany, are pictured on September 7, 2020, as the ship waits to continue pipe laying works for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Gas pipes bound for the Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy (not in picture) that is moored in the port of Mukran near Sassnitz on the Baltic Sea island of Ruegen, north eastern Germany, are pictured on September 7, 2020, as the ship waits to continue pipe laying works for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Gas pipes bound for the Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy (not in picture) that is moored in the port of Mukran near Sassnitz on the Baltic Sea island of Ruegen, north eastern Germany, are pictured on September 7, 2020, as the ship waits to continue pipe laying works for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Gas pipes bound for the Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy (not in picture) that is moored in the port of Mukran near Sassnitz on the Baltic Sea island of Ruegen, north eastern Germany, are pictured on September 7, 2020, as the ship waits to continue pipe laying works for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Gas pipes bound for the Russian pipe laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy (not in picture) that is moored in the port of Mukran near Sassnitz on the Baltic Sea island of Ruegen, north eastern Germany, are pictured on September 7, 2020, as the ship waits to continue pipe laying works for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

A road sign directs traffic towards the Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall facility entrance in Lubmin, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

People working at the Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall facility in Lubmin, north eastern Germany, is seen through a metal pipe on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

People working at the Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall facility in Lubmin, north eastern Germany, is seen through a metal pipe on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

A road sign directs traffic towards the Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall facility entrance in Lubmin, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall facility in Lubmin, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall facility in Lubmin, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall facility in Lubmin, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall facility in Lubmin, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall facility in Lubmin, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall facility in Lubmin, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall facility in Lubmin, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall facility in Lubmin, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall facility in Lubmin, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall facility in Lubmin, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall facility in Lubmin, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall facility in Lubmin, north eastern Germany, on September 7, 2020. - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not rule out consequences for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if Russia fails to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, her spokesman said. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Angela Merkel is under pressure to abandon a giant gas pipeline from being built from Russia to Germany. It comes after members of her party openly accused Vladimir Putin's government of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. The Green party and Norbert R?ttgen, chair of the German parliament's foreign affairs committee, called on Merkel to pull out of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.Port of Mukran in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Photographed The Russian pipe laying vessel the Akademik Cherskiyis is in the harbour of Mukran. It has painted over its identification name but the Russian flag still fly's from it's mast. ? Craig Stennett / eyevine

Angela Merkel is under pressure to abandon a giant gas pipeline from being built from Russia to Germany. It comes after members of her party openly accused Vladimir Putin's government of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. The Green party and Norbert R?ttgen, chair of the German parliament's foreign affairs committee, called on Merkel to pull out of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.The port of Mukran in Meckenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The gas pipes for the construction of the Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline from Russia to Germany bi-passing Ukraine. ? Craig Stennett / eyevine

Angela Merkel is under pressure to abandon a giant gas pipeline from being built from Russia to Germany. It comes after members of her party openly accused Vladimir Putin's government of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. The Green party and Norbert R?ttgen, chair of the German parliament's foreign affairs committee, called on Merkel to pull out of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.Port of Mukran in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Photographed The Russian pipe laying vessel the Akademik Cherskiyis is in the harbour of Mukran. It has painted over its identification name but the Russian flag still fly's from it's mast. ? Craig Stennett / eyevine

Angela Merkel is under pressure to abandon a giant gas pipeline from being built from Russia to Germany. It comes after members of her party openly accused Vladimir Putin's government of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. The Green party and Norbert R?ttgen, chair of the German parliament's foreign affairs committee, called on Merkel to pull out of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.Port of Mukran in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Photographed The Russian pipe laying vessel the Akademik Cherskiyis is in the harbour of Mukran. It has painted over its identification name but the Russian flag still fly's from it's mast. ? Craig Stennett / eyevine

Angela Merkel is under pressure to abandon a giant gas pipeline from being built from Russia to Germany. It comes after members of her party openly accused Vladimir Putin's government of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. The Green party and Norbert R?ttgen, chair of the German parliament's foreign affairs committee, called on Merkel to pull out of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.Port of Mukran in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Photographed The Russian pipe laying vessel the Akademik Cherskiyis is in the harbour of Mukran. It has painted over its identification name but the Russian flag still fly's from it's mast. ? Craig Stennett / eyevine

Angela Merkel is under pressure to abandon a giant gas pipeline from being built from Russia to Germany. It comes after members of her party openly accused Vladimir Putin's government of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. The Green party and Norbert R?ttgen, chair of the German parliament's foreign affairs committee, called on Merkel to pull out of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.The port of Mukran in Meckenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The gas pipes for the construction of the Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline from Russia to Germany bi-passing Ukraine. ? Craig Stennett / eyevine

Angela Merkel is under pressure to abandon a giant gas pipeline from being built from Russia to Germany. It comes after members of her party openly accused Vladimir Putin's government of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. The Green party and Norbert R?ttgen, chair of the German parliament's foreign affairs committee, called on Merkel to pull out of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.Gas pipes lined up to go at the port of Mukran in Meckenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The gas pipes for the construction of the Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline from Russia to Germany bi-passing Ukraine. ? Craig Stennett / eyevine

Angela Merkel is under pressure to abandon a giant gas pipeline from being built from Russia to Germany. It comes after members of her party openly accused Vladimir Putin's government of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. The Green party and Norbert R?ttgen, chair of the German parliament's foreign affairs committee, called on Merkel to pull out of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.Port of Mukran in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Photographed The Russian pipe laying vessel the Akademik Cherskiyis is in the harbour of Mukran. It has painted over its identification name but the Russian flag still fly's from it's mast. ? Craig Stennett / eyevine

Angela Merkel is under pressure to abandon a giant gas pipeline from being built from Russia to Germany. It comes after members of her party openly accused Vladimir Putin's government of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. The Green party and Norbert R?ttgen, chair of the German parliament's foreign affairs committee, called on Merkel to pull out of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.Port of Mukran in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Photographed The Russian pipe laying vessel the Akademik Cherskiyis is in the harbour of Mukran. It has painted over its identification name but the Russian flag still fly's from it's mast. ? Craig Stennett / eyevine

Angela Merkel is under pressure to abandon a giant gas pipeline from being built from Russia to Germany. It comes after members of her party openly accused Vladimir Putin's government of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. The Green party and Norbert R?ttgen, chair of the German parliament's foreign affairs committee, called on Merkel to pull out of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.Port of Mukran in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Photographed The Russian pipe laying vessel the Akademik Cherskiyis is in the harbour of Mukran. It has painted over its identification name but the Russian flag still fly's from it's mast. ? Craig Stennett / eyevine

Angela Merkel is under pressure to abandon a giant gas pipeline from being built from Russia to Germany. It comes after members of her party openly accused Vladimir Putin's government of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. The Green party and Norbert R?ttgen, chair of the German parliament's foreign affairs committee, called on Merkel to pull out of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.Port of Mukran in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Photographed The Russian pipe laying vessel the Akademik Cherskiyis is in the harbour of Mukran. It has painted over its identification name but the Russian flag still fly's from it's mast. ? Craig Stennett / eyevine

Angela Merkel is under pressure to abandon a giant gas pipeline from being built from Russia to Germany. It comes after members of her party openly accused Vladimir Putin's government of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. The Green party and Norbert R?ttgen, chair of the German parliament's foreign affairs committee, called on Merkel to pull out of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project. ? Craig Stennett / eyevine

Angela Merkel is under pressure to abandon a giant gas pipeline from being built from Russia to Germany. It comes after members of her party openly accused Vladimir Putin's government of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. The Green party and Norbert R?ttgen, chair of the German parliament's foreign affairs committee, called on Merkel to pull out of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.Gas pipes lined up to go at the port of Mukran in Meckenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The gas pipes for the construction of the Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline from Russia to Germany bi-passing Ukraine. ? Craig Stennett / eyevine

Angela Merkel is under pressure to abandon a giant gas pipeline from being built from Russia to Germany. It comes after members of her party openly accused Vladimir Putin's government of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. The Green party and Norbert R?ttgen, chair of the German parliament's foreign affairs committee, called on Merkel to pull out of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.Port of Mukran in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Photographed The Russian pipe laying vessel the Akademik Cherskiyis is in the harbour of Mukran. It has painted over its identification name but the Russian flag still fly's from it's mast. ? Craig Stennett / eyevine

Angela Merkel is under pressure to abandon a giant gas pipeline from being built from Russia to Germany. It comes after members of her party openly accused Vladimir Putin's government of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. The Green party and Norbert R?ttgen, chair of the German parliament's foreign affairs committee, called on Merkel to pull out of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.Port of Mukran in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Photographed The Russian pipe laying vessel the Akademik Cherskiyis is in the harbour of Mukran. It has painted over its identification name but the Russian flag still fly's from it's mast. ? Craig Stennett / eyevine

Angela Merkel is under pressure to abandon a giant gas pipeline from being built from Russia to Germany. It comes after members of her party openly accused Vladimir Putin's government of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. The Green party and Norbert R?ttgen, chair of the German parliament's foreign affairs committee, called on Merkel to pull out of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.Port of Mukran in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Photographed The Russian pipe laying vessel the Akademik Cherskiyis is in the harbour of Mukran. It has painted over its identification name but the Russian flag still fly's from it's mast. ? Craig Stennett / eyevine

Angela Merkel is under pressure to abandon a giant gas pipeline from being built from Russia to Germany. It comes after members of her party openly accused Vladimir Putin's government of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. The Green party and Norbert R?ttgen, chair of the German parliament's foreign affairs committee, called on Merkel to pull out of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.Gas pipes lined up to go at the port of Mukran in Meckenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The gas pipes for the construction of the Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline from Russia to Germany bi-passing Ukraine. ? Craig Stennett / eyevine