INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
negotiators held secret talks on resuming gas flows to Germany via the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, the German tabloid Bild reported Sunday,
citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter.The Swiss-based operator of Nord Stream 2 and other Russia-based entities linked to the
$11 billion pipeline are currently under U.S
negotiations.Grenell denied participating in the reported talks.The Bild report notes that a potential deal could give the U.S
interest in the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 operators.A U.S.-led consortium had drafted the outlines of a post-sanctions deal with
Gazprom, The Financial Times reported Sunday, citing anonymous sources familiar with the discussions.The effort is being led by Nord Stream
Bild wrote, noting that the U.S
government itself would not be directly involved.The German government has reportedly not participated in the confidential talks in
