US Extends Sanctions Against Nord Stream 2

Washington intends to impose sanctions on companies that finance or help modernize pipeline vessels.

The United States announced the expansion of sanctions against the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline. This was reported on the State Department website on Tuesday, October 20.

Initially, these sanctions were introduced in December 2019 and concerned ships laid out of pipelines.

The restrictions now apply to companies that assist and finance pipe laying vessels to upgrade or install equipment.

“Russia is using its pipelines to export energy resources and create national and regional dependency on Russian energy supplies, using this dependency to expand its political, economic and military influence, weaken European security and undermine national security and political interests. outside the United States, “the statement said.

The State Department called on the Russian Federation to abandon the use of energy resources as an instrument of pressure on other countries.

According to media reports, the Russian pipelayer Akademik Chersky, capable of completing the pipeline construction, must be retrofitted to complete the tasks after the works are completed.

Earlier, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States is working to create a coalition against Nord Stream 2.

Later in Russia it was recognized that the actions of the United States create risks for the project.

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