November 05, 2009.The Swedish and Finnish cabinets have approved the construction of the Nord Stream gas pipeline through their exclusive economic zones in the Baltic Sea. Denmark has already agreed to the construction of the pipeline through its waters. The project now requires approval by Germany and Russia, the countries that initiated the project. Pictured:Construction of the land section of Nord Stream pipeline by Gazprom company in Leningrad region of Russia. Nord Stream pipeline will connect Russia with Germany through the Baltic Sea underwater pipeline to supply Europe with russian natural gas. Pictured: construction works of the groung section of Nord Stream pipeline in Leningrad area of Russia