In the dispute over the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, the US President Joe Bidenseems to have gone for reconciliation, but Trump’s successor is actually “tightening the screws.” Meanwhile, the American president was misunderstood.
It is reported by The world… Biden criticized the pipeline because it increases the dependence of Western European allies on Russia and helps fund the aggressive Russian expansionist policies.
Now the president’s statements seemed to indicate relaxation: the US president’s statement was perceived as “a step towards us,” the FRG foreign minister said. Heiko Maas… At the same time, Biden was misunderstood, as evidenced by the circumstances of his last statement.
Chief Republican on the House Foreign Relations Committee Michael McCall said that if Axios’ sanctions report was correct, it would be a sign that the Biden administration never wanted to obstruct the pipeline.
The President of the United States simply responded to the repeated insistent requests of the Republicans with an explanation regarding the project company itself. But that was never the target of sanctions, even under Biden’s predecessor. Donald Trump.
In addition, a later tightening of US sanctions is not ruled out, depending on the development of diplomatic negotiations. Because, even if the construction company itself is not subject to sanctions, Biden has imposed additional sanctions against four others, mostly Russian shipowners, who are involved in the construction of the pipeline.
Formerly chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Dmitry Razumkov said that Ukraine must have a backup plan in case the Russian Federation completes the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline. You must always have “Plan B”, and, knowing your northern neighbors, – and “Plan C”.
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