The US and Germany are 'doing their best' to 'block' Nord Stream 2

Lan Ha (According to RT)• February 23, 2022 11:36

(Baonghean.vn) - The US government is discussing with Germany to ensure that, after Moscow recognizes the independence of the DNR and LNR, Russia's "Nord Stream 2" gas pipeline will not be launched.

Regarding the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany via the Baltic Sea,US President Joe Biden"Given Russia's actions, we have worked with Germany to ensure that the Nord Stream 2 project will not move forward as I promised," Biden stressed in his speech on Ukraine issues.

US President Joe Biden. Photo: AP

The White House boss added that Western countries are united in their determination to give Russia answers for its actions in Ukraine. "We fully support Ukraine. We are united in our opposition to Russian aggression. And we are united in our determination to defend the NATO alliance," Biden said.

President Biden stressed in his speech that the United States believes that with its latest actions, Russia has launched an invasion of Ukraine.

"Yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized two breakaway regions in Ukraine as independent states. In my opinion, he is creating the rationale to take more territory. If you listen to his speech yesterday, he is creating the rationale to take more steps. This is the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine," President Biden said./.