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Articles with tag "Nord Stream"

wrapping up

Putin, Merkel 'Satisfied' With Near Completion of Nord Stream 2

The $12-billion pipeline is set to double Russian gas supplies to Germany but has been fiercely opposed by the U.S. and other European countries.
CONTROVERSIAL PROJECT

Nord Stream 2 Chief Says Pipeline Will be Finished This Summer

Despite the threat of U.S. sanctions, company hopes gas will start flowing through the pipeline this year.
PIPELINE POLITICS

Biden: ‘Counter-Productive’ to Block Nord Stream 2

U.S. President says sanctioning Gazprom pipeline would be detrimental to U.S.-EU relations.
'national interests'

U.S. Waives Sanctions on Nord Stream 2, Builder of Russia-Germany Pipeline

The move was strongly criticized by Republican senator Jim Lisch, who called the waiver "a gift to Putin."
STEPPING BACK

U.S. Will Not Sanction Main Nord Stream 2 Company – Reports

Biden administration still opposed to the controversial pipeline project, but will not sanction holding company.
‘NET POSITIVE’

Could Russia Benefit From the Suez Canal Blockage?

The Kremlin wants to use the grounding of the Ever Given ship to promote its Northern Sea Route and counter European concerns over Nord Stream 2.
RUNNING SCARED

U.S. Says 18 Western Companies Have Pulled Out of Nord Stream 2

Biden pledges more cooperative approach with Germany over controversial Gazprom pipeline.
Stay In Your Lane

Kremlin Says U.S. Should Focus on Texas Instead of Nord Stream 2

The Biden administration is reportedly considering new sanctions on the controversial pipeline.
ENERGY RELIANCE

Gazprom Sets Record High Gas Exports to Europe

Increased deliveries come as pressure over the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline grows.
nord stream 2

France Urges Germany to Scrap Russia Gas Pipeline Over Navalny

Several European countries have criticized the pipeline, saying it will increase German and EU dependence on Russia for critical gas supplies.
Nord Stream 2

Russian Nord Stream 2 Pipe-Laying Ship Arrives off Denmark

The pipe-laying vessel "Fortuna" has arrived in waters off Denmark despite the threat of further U.S. sanctions.
TOUGH RESPONSE

MEPs: Sanction Oligarchs, Stop Nord Stream 2 After Navalny Detention

A European Parliament motion calls for an end to the controversial pipeline, but officials warn the EU can do little to stop it.
FINAL SALVO

U.S. Sanctions Russian Ship Over Nord Stream 2

The outgoing Donald Trump administration has been stepping up efforts to hamper the almost-completed pipeline.
PIPELINE POLITICS

U.S. Will Lift Nord Stream 2 Sanctions if Europe Suspends Construction, Says Biden Advisor

The U.S. imposed sanctions at the end of 2019 in an effort to halt the construction of the pipeline, which will transport Russian gas to Europe.
FINAL STRETCH

Gazprom Restarts Construction on Controversial Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

U.S. sanctions had frozen work on the underwater pipe linking Russia and Germany or almost a year.
political pressure

U.S. Calls for 'Moratorium' on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline — Report

The pipeline construction is set to resume this month after a year-long suspension.
MEGA FINE

Poland Fines Gazprom $7.5Bln Over Nord Stream 2

Long-standing opponent to pipeline issues “unprecedented” fine, alleging project restricts competition and hurts consumers.
GAS POLITICS

Explainer: What is Nord Stream 2 and Why Might Navalny’s Poisoning Stop Its Completion?

Everything you need to know about the mega Russian-German gas pipeline.
PIPELINE PROBLEMS

Denmark Paves Way for Russia's Nord Stream 2 Restart

Russia could restart construction on final pipeline stretch, while U.S. mulls super sanctions bill against project.
energy project

Russia Has Vessel to Build Nord Stream 2, Putin Says

He said the completion of the project would be "stretched" by several months because of the sanctions.
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