Biden announced sanctions against the North Stream 2 operator

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23 Feb 2022 19:00 GMT

“Today, I have instructed my administration to impose sanctions on Nortstream 2AG and its founding members,” he said.

US President Joe Biden Announced This Wednesday he ordered his management to impose sanctions against the company North Stream 2AGGas pipeline operator and its founding members.

The president said the move came after Germany announced on Tuesday that it would suspend certification for the gas pipeline during “close consultations” between the two governments.

According to the White House tenant, the new fines approved today against the operator of Nord Stream 2 are “just another part of us.” Early stage of obstruction In response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine “

“Since Russia began deploying troops on the border with Ukraine, the United States has worked closely with our allies and partners. A strong and integrated response“Berlin is at the forefront of this effort,” Biden said, adding that “along with Washington, they are closely coordinating efforts to stop Nord Stream 2 from entering the context of Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine.”

Similarly, in his statements, Biden promised “Vladimir Putin through” his actions.Russia has given the world great impetus to move away from gas And adopted other forms of energy, thanking German Chancellor Olaf Scholes for his commitment and his “continued commitment to holding Russia accountable.”

German Chancellor Advertising In response to Moscow’s decision this Tuesday, it ordered the suspension of the certification process for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. Identify Independence of the People’s Republics of Donetsk and Lukansk, It was followed by the signing of friendly, cooperative and mutual aid agreements between Russia and the two republics.

The next day, Klimastiftung MV Fund, developed in Germany, aims to facilitate the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, I quit To continue to support the project, at the same time the German reinsurance company Munich Re decided to cancel the contract regarding the gas pipeline.