Putin announces completion of Finnish section of Nord Stream 2 pipeline

The construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline in the Finnish economic zone has been completed on Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a press conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto, TASS reports.

"I can inform you that the work on laying the pipeline in the Finnish exclusive economic zone has been completed," Putin said.

The Russian leader thanked Finland for its "pragmatic approach" towards the Nord Stream 2 project.