US President Joe Biden has instructed his administration to impose sanctions against Nord Stream 2 AG, the operator of the Nord Stream gas pipeline. This was reported on the website of the White House.
Sanctions will also affect company officials. How exactly the restrictions will work and when they will be introduced is not specified.
“These steps are another part of our initial tranche of sanctions in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine. As I have made clear, we will not hesitate to take further steps if Russia continues to escalate [the conflict with Ukraine],” the statement said. 2″ due to Russia's recognition of the self-proclaimed DNR and LNR.
Putin recognized the LNR and the DNR. Reaction