Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to our three ambassadors appearing before the committee today.
Your Excellency, Ambassador Sparwasser, I'll begin by asking you.... In light of comments I referenced earlier in a previous meeting today of your foreign minister, as well as several comments you made in your introduction a few moments ago.... You mentioned that the reduction of the flow of gas through Nord Stream 1 would have been entirely blamed on the sanctions. You also stated later in your introduction that there would have been heavy repercussions on your ability to continue your support of Ukraine.
I would like to hear you on the consequences if Canada had refused to grant Germany's request. How do you feel that would have affected the support of the alliance, Germany and other European partners for these sanctions, given the impact on your population?