US Plans to Slap Nord Stream 2 With New Sanctions in February-March – Report

The US is preparing another strike against the Russian-European pipeline project Nord Stream 2, the German Business outlet Handelsblatt reports, citing its sources in the diplomatic circles in Washington. According to the outlet, if Russia attempts to complete the rest of the pipeline under the Baltic Sea after the Swiss contractor Allseas Group S.A. … Read More >US Plans to Slap Nord Stream 2 With New Sanctions in February-March – Report

US sanctions will delay Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline but WON’T END IT, Polish PM admits

The Polish prime minister has admitted that US sanctions will fail to torpedo the major Baltic Sea pipeline intended to supply Germany with Russian natural gas, and says he wishes the project had “never begun in the first place.” … Read More >US sanctions will delay Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline but WON’T END IT, Polish PM admits

Obey immediately or face sanctions: Washington sets 30-day deadline for European contractors to abandon Nord Stream 2 project

The US State Department has issued an ultimatum to European companies taking part in the construction of the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Germany, demanding they cease all work by January 20. … Read More >Obey immediately or face sanctions: Washington sets 30-day deadline for European contractors to abandon Nord Stream 2 project

‘Climate tariffs’ on fracked ‘molecules of freedom’: German think tank wants to punish US for sanctions against Nord Stream 2

US sanctions against the Russian Nord Stream 2 pipeline have caused widespread anger in Germany, and even critics of the project are now seeking to slap the American ‘molecules of freedom’ with an eco-tax in reprisal. … Read More >‘Climate tariffs’ on fracked ‘molecules of freedom’: German think tank wants to punish US for sanctions against Nord Stream 2

German Association of Energy Industry Defends Nord Stream 2: Pipeline to Ensure Gas Flow to Europe

Germany and Russia have long said that the Nord Stream 2 pipeline is a purely economic, not political, project, but despite this, as well as Berlin’s warnings against meddling in Europe’s internal affairs, the US has introduced sanctions against the project, vowing to punish anyone assisting in its construction. … Read More >German Association of Energy Industry Defends Nord Stream 2: Pipeline to Ensure Gas Flow to Europe

US sanctions on Russian pipeline is a declaration of ‘economic war’ that will backfire on American business interests

It may be “quite favorable for Russia” to finish the Nord Stream 2 construction by itself, says German business newsletter publisher Dr Eike Hamer, as European companies participating in the project are targeted by US sanctions. … Read More >US sanctions on Russian pipeline is a declaration of ‘economic war’ that will backfire on American business interests

Nord Stream 2 will be operational in 2nd half of 2020 despite US sanctions setting project timing back – top German official

US sanctions will have an impact on building the Russo-German Nord Stream 2 pipeline, but the flagship project will nevertheless be completed next year, according to a top-tier government official in Berlin. … Read More >Nord Stream 2 will be operational in 2nd half of 2020 despite US sanctions setting project timing back – top German official

Nord Stream 2 will be completed regardless of threats from US, as Europeans ‘feel humiliated’ – FM Lavrov

The flagship pipeline which is set to deliver gas to Europe will be completed despite US sanctions, Russia’s foreign minister stated. EU stakeholders understand their commercial interests, he said. … Read More >Nord Stream 2 will be completed regardless of threats from US, as Europeans ‘feel humiliated’ – FM Lavrov