The gas pipeline between Russia and Germany is reportedly seen as leverage in Ukraine peace talks US investors are backing a plan to activate Russia’s Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline, the Financial Times has reported, citing sources. The conduit between Russia and Germany, which was never put into operation, may now serve as leverage in the ongoing Ukraine peace talks, the publication has suggested. The deal is being set up by Matthias Warnig, former executive director of the Swiss-based