Russia's Putin: We are yet to see the quality of returned Nord Stream 1 equipment

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with journalists following a summit of leaders from the guarantor states of the Astana process, designed to find a peace settlement in the Syrian conflict, in Tehran, Iran July 20, 2022. Sputnik/Sergei Savostyanov/Pool via REUTERS

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that it was not clear in what condition the Nord Stream 1 turbine will be returned in after repairs in Canada, adding to uncertainty about the pipeline, which is due back in operation after maintenance.

Putin said that there was also a risk that the serviced equipment could be switched off, which would stop gas flows through Nord Stream 1.