Gazprom lies about Nord Stream 'malfunction' - European Commission

This was stated by the spokesperson of the European Commission, Eric Mamer.

“Gazprom’s announcement this afternoon that it is once again shutting down NorthStream1 under fallacious pretenses is another confirmation of its unreliability as a supplier.

It’s also proof of Russia’s cynicism, as it prefers to flare gas instead of honoring contracts,” - said Mamer