[maggief]

Plamen Oresharski said after meeting US Senators John McCain, Christopher Murphy and Ron Johnson that he has ordered all work on the disputed project to continue only after consultations with Brussels.

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"We understand that there are some issues concerning the South Stream pipeline project," Mr McCain said on Sunday and added that "obviously we want as little Russian involvement as possible."

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Map of the South Stream gas transit pipeline project. Map from south-stream.info

[thackney]

obviously we want as little Russian involvement as possible

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How is that possible with a pipeline that has 50% Russian ownership?