Commissioning of equipment for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline at an onshore site in Russia. File photoMOSCOW, Jan 28 Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said at a State Department briefing that the United States would achieve a shutdown of Nord Stream 2 if Russia «invaded» Ukraine. According to her, Washington and its allies united in their desire to give a «fast and hard» response to Moscow as the conflict escalates.
"I would like to say frankly: if Russia invades Ukraine, one way or another, " won’t work,” Nuland threatened.
A State Department spokeswoman stressed that the United States continues to have “very serious and clear” consultations with Germany on the Russian gas pipeline.
Nuland: it would be nice if Nord Stream 2 pumped vodka, not gas with a capacity of 55 billion cubic meters per year is laid along the bottom of the Baltic Sea to Germany. The procedure for its certification was suspended, as the regulator considered it necessary to create an enterprise in Germany — a «daughter» of Nord Sream 2 AG, which must submit a new application for certification. » /> Biden found a way to solve the problem of «Nord Stream — 2» In recent months, relations between Russia and the West have become even more tense. Washington and Brussels accuse Moscow of preparing an «invasion» of Ukraine and, against this background, are strengthening their presence in Eastern Europe. Moscow rejects all claims and reminds that Kiev does not comply with the Minsk agreements: the Ukrainian authorities have concentrated half of the army’s personnel near the line of contact and fire at the militias from prohibited weapons. grouping at the Russian borders. They also explained that the main reason for the escalation of the situation is the actions of the United States and NATO, which are «pumping» Ukraine with weapons, thereby pushing it towards military adventures. /> In the United States predicted the «disappearance» of Ukraine because of the «Nord Stream — 2»