Scholz did not disclose details of possible measures against Nord Stream 2

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. File photoMOSCOW, February 7Germany, together with its allies, intends to take «necessary measures» against Russia in the event of an escalation of the situation in Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in an interview with the Washington Post, answering a question about the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. During the interview, Scholz was asked about about whether Germany will stop the process of launching the gas pipeline in the event of an «invasion» of the Russian Federation into Ukraine. «We, together with our allies, are ready to take all necessary measures. And we have a very clear agreement with the US government on gas transit and European energy sovereignty. We also agreed that we will support Ukraine, that we will fight intensively for gas transit through Ukraine and that we will be very strong if this gas transit is threatened. It is also quite clear that in such a situation all options are being considered … I will not go into details, but our response will be united and decisive,» Scholz said. On Monday, the German Chancellor will make his first official visit to Washington in this post, where he is scheduled to negotiate with US President Joe Biden. Kiev and Western states have recently been constantly declaring that Russia is stepping up «aggressive actions» near the borders of Ukraine. Moscow has repeatedly denied such accusations, saying that it does not threaten anyone and is not going to attack anyone, and allegations of «Russian aggression» are used as an excuse to deploy more NATO military equipment near Russian borders. The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that the statements of the West about «Russian aggression» and the possibility of helping Kiev defend itself against it — this is both ridiculous and dangerous. Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov said that Russia is moving troops within its territory and at its own discretion. According to him, this does not threaten anyone and should not bother anyone.