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War in Ukraine: has the time for EU enlargement arrived?

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has upended the European order as we know it, and that was even before the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline was cut off this week. While the bloc gets down to grappling with the unfolding energy crisis, the question of consolidating its flanks by…

The Conversation

I got Putin wrong, says chastened German President

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, long an advocate of Western rapprochement with Russia, expressed regret for his earlier stance, saying his years of support for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline had been a clear mistake.

Reuters

Ukraine: how Europe's energy demands have made the crisis worse

In response to Russia’s invasion of eastern Ukraine, the German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, announced that Germany has suspended certification of the new Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline between his country and that of Vladimir Putin. The fast-moving crisis in Ukraine throws into sharp relief the fissures that threaten European and…

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Biden adds Nord Stream 2 sanctions in response to Russia’s Ukraine invasion

WASHINGTON — As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration Wednesday added to its economic sanctions package targeting Moscow by allowing previously blocked sanctions to take effect against the company behind the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, according to three individuals familiar with the matter.

Los Angeles Times

Biden says U.S. to impose sanctions on company building Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday his administration will impose sanctions on Nord Stream 2 AG, the company in charge of building Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.

Reuters

U.S. slaps sanctions on company building Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on the company in charge of building Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, expanding penalties on Moscow after it recognized two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine.

Reuters

Biden imposes sanctions on company behind Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline – as it happened

President says US ‘will not hesitate to take further steps if Russia continues to escalate’ – follow the day’s news

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European Union Nations Unanimously Approve Russian Sanctions

Shocked by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order to deploy troops to separatist regions of eastern Ukraine, world leaders moved quickly Tuesday to impose as forceful a response as possible in hopes of averting a full-blown war in Europe. Germany made the first big move, taking steps to halt the process…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Taoiseach warns Russian gas pipeline change will have impact on Irish pockets as fuel prices rise

Germany made the decision to shelve the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline between them and Russia after Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine

Irish Mirror

Ukraine-Russia: Germany Suspends Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline

Germany has taken steps to halt the process of certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday, as the West started taking punitive measures against Moscow over the Ukraine crisis. Scholz said his government made the decision in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine-Russia: Germany takes steps to halt Nord Stream 2

Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Germany has taken steps to halt the process of certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia

The Independent UK

Oil prices hit seven-year highs close to $100 after Russia moves troops into Ukraine – as it happened

Germany pulls plug on Nord Stream 2 pipeline, as UK and European shares see-saw and rouble sinks to two-year low

The Guardian - UK

EU sanctions package on Russia includes Nord Stream 2, Austria says

A package of sanctions prepared by the European Union in case Russia invades Ukraine includes measures targeting the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline connecting Russia to Germany, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said on Monday.

Reuters

Russia says U.S. whipping up tensions over Ukraine to block Nord Stream 2, grab gas market share

A Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman said on Wednesday that the United States was stirring up tensions over Ukraine in order to block implementation of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, news agencies reported.

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Austria resists including Nord Stream 2 in EU package of Russia sanctions

Austria is sticking with its opposition to including the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in a package of sanctions against Moscow that the European Union is preparing in the event Russia invades Ukraine, Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg said on Friday.

Reuters

Biden pledges end to Nord Stream 2 if Russia invades Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline would be halted if Russia invades Ukraine and stressed unity with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as the West rallies to avert a war in Europe.

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Biden admin says Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline "will not move forward" if Russia invades Ukraine

Germany's ambassador to the U.S. appeared to back State Department spokesperson Ned Price's remarks.

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