Canada is being urged by the energy minister of Ukraine to keep hold of a key part of the Russian gas pipe.
In a letter to Canada's deputy prime minister, German Galchenko said that "gazprom continues to spread false narratives to justify its actions aimed solely at monetary gain and putting ever more political pressure."
The letter went on to say that there should be a unified stance and consistent actions, like the one demonstrated byLithuania, which is enforcing sanctions measures for the transit of goods.
Russia stopped 40% of its natural gas supplies to Germany in June due to sanctions imposed by the Canadian government on Russia's oil and gas industry.
All necessary infrastructure is in place for sufficient gas volumes to be transited to the EU.
There are fears in Europe that flows won't recommence after the maintenance on the Nord Stream line is done.
Robert Habeck, the German economy minister, said that he will fight for a further strong EU sanction package, but that it must hurt and harm Russia more than it does our economy.
Habeck is worried that if Canada continues to hold the key component, it will give Putin an excuse to keep it closed. He asked that the turbine excuse be taken away from Putin.
Canada has the largest Ukrainian population outside of Russia, so releasing the turbine could be controversial.
Habeck said that she understood the situation they had to balance.
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