Germany determined to complete Nord Stream 2 pipeline despite US pressure, Merkel says

Chancellor Angela Merkel reaffirmed the German government’s determination to complete the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia, despite attempts by the United States to kill the project. Merkel was visiting her constituency in northern Germany when she spoke about the sanctions Washington has imposed on entities associated with the Baltic Sea pipeline which, once completed, will deliver natural gas to Germany and the broader European market. Source Daily Sabah

OPEC+ leaders push to maintain production cuts as oil recovery slows

OPEC+ emphasized the need to stick closely to its planned oil-production cuts to guard against the market recovery being undermined by a resurgence of the coronavirus.

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and his Russian counterpart Alexander Novak hailed the rebound in oil prices and demand, but repeatedly urged their allies in a video conference on Wednesday not to ease off their output curbs. Source Oil World