US sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline linking Russia and Germany are an element of Washington’s “hybrid war” against Moscow, President Putin’s spokesman said on Monday.
The project, conceived to improve Germany’s energy security and to make Moscow less reliant on Ukraine for transit, was due to be launched earlier this year. However, construction has been held back by sanctions led by Washington. The project, when completed will supply a cheaper and more secure alternative to American LNG.
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