Reuters carried the piece Thursday with a statement out of Russia.

Nord Stream 2 pipeline has achieved all the conditions needed to receive a German licence

The pipeline to Germany is ready in technical terms to go online

This in response to Germany's energy regulator suspending the process for getting the Nord Stream 2 pipeline up and running on Tuesday. This is a disappointment to those looking for , it to provide gas supplies to Europe over winter.

Reuters carried the piece Thursday with a statement out of Russia.