The Trans-Sahara gas pipeline project, envisioned as a means to transport Nigerian gas to Europe via Algeria and Niger, appears to be facing significant obstacles and may not be realized as anticipated. Europe had anticipated receiving a substantial volume of gas, estimated at 30 billion cubic meters, through this pipeline. Meanwhile, the Chief of Staff of the Algerian army has arrived in Russia and is scheduled to hold discussions with Shoigu, fostering closer diplomatic ties between Algeria and Russia.