Former CEO of the Nord Stream 2 project Matthias Warnig is planning the resumption of the gas pipeline with the support of American investors, the Financial Times (FT) reports. "Matthias Warnig, with the support of American investors, is developing a project to restart the gas pipeline," the newspaper said. Sources told the Financial Times that the administration of US President Donald Trump is aware of this initiative, which is considered part of a strategy to improve relations with Russia. To implement this plan, it is necessary to lift US sanctions against Russia, obtain Moscow's permission to resume gas supplies and Germany's consent to transit gas to any European buyers. EU leaders expressed concern about the discussions around Nord Stream 2 and held talks on this situation