03:16German government spokesperson Steffen Seibert echoed earlier remarks by Foreign Minister Heiko Maas that the alleged poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny could impact the Nord Stream 2 pipeline while speaking to the press in Berlin on Monday.
Answering a reporter's question on whether the view of Chancellor Angela Merkel on the issue matches with the position expressed earlier by Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, Seibert confirmed: "The federal Chancellor also sees that it is wrong to rule that out."
The Government representative added that Merkel has not discussed yet the incident with Russian president Vladimir Putin, but will expect a dedicated comprehensive report on it.
"As the federal Chancellor has also said, many people in the whole world, many governments take part in the destiny of Mr Navalny and expect Russia to clarify it."
"We have to give this process the necessary time, so I ask for your patience", Seibert stated as the European countries are still lacking a common statement in response to the Navalny case.
On September 2 Merkel stated Navalny, who has been in a coma at Berlin's Charite hospital until Monday, became the victim of an attack with a chemical nerve agent from the Novichok group.
Germany: Govt. won't rule out Navalny case having an impact on Nord Stream 2
German government spokesperson Steffen Seibert echoed earlier remarks by Foreign Minister Heiko Maas that the alleged poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny could impact the Nord Stream 2 pipeline while speaking to the press in Berlin on Monday.
Answering a reporter's question on whether the view of Chancellor Angela Merkel on the issue matches with the position expressed earlier by Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, Seibert confirmed: "The federal Chancellor also sees that it is wrong to rule that out."
The Government representative added that Merkel has not discussed yet the incident with Russian president Vladimir Putin, but will expect a dedicated comprehensive report on it.
"As the federal Chancellor has also said, many people in the whole world, many governments take part in the destiny of Mr Navalny and expect Russia to clarify it."
"We have to give this process the necessary time, so I ask for your patience", Seibert stated as the European countries are still lacking a common statement in response to the Navalny case.
On September 2 Merkel stated Navalny, who has been in a coma at Berlin's Charite hospital until Monday, became the victim of an attack with a chemical nerve agent from the Novichok group.
German government spokesperson Steffen Seibert echoed earlier remarks by Foreign Minister Heiko Maas that the alleged poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny could impact the Nord Stream 2 pipeline while speaking to the press in Berlin on Monday.
Answering a reporter's question on whether the view of Chancellor Angela Merkel on the issue matches with the position expressed earlier by Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, Seibert confirmed: "The federal Chancellor also sees that it is wrong to rule that out."
The Government representative added that Merkel has not discussed yet the incident with Russian president Vladimir Putin, but will expect a dedicated comprehensive report on it.
"As the federal Chancellor has also said, many people in the whole world, many governments take part in the destiny of Mr Navalny and expect Russia to clarify it."
"We have to give this process the necessary time, so I ask for your patience", Seibert stated as the European countries are still lacking a common statement in response to the Navalny case.
On September 2 Merkel stated Navalny, who has been in a coma at Berlin's Charite hospital until Monday, became the victim of an attack with a chemical nerve agent from the Novichok group.