Vladimir Ivanov Quotations

We will likely hold an international forum for representatives of business circles, civil society and government bodies in Moscow in September. It is our opinion that it is impossible to counter this evil effectively without the assistance of civil society. And we need the support of the business community to cut off international financial aid to terrorist organizations.

An explosion may occur if welding is conducted now. For this reason all workers repairing the pipeline have been taken to safety.

If nothing else interferes, the first gas will be pumped on Sunday.

Gas deliveries started shortly after 10:00 am (0700 GMT).

The condensate is still leaking and a blast could occur while welding work is going on.