US EditionMerz backs Nord Stream ban to prevent US and Russia restarting gas link
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is advocating for the European Union to prohibit the reactivation of the Nord Stream gas pipelines as part of new sanctions aimed at preventing U.S. And Russian efforts to resume their use.
- This measure comes after confidential talks in March involving Russian and U.S. Business figures aiming to resume operations amid Russia’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
- The ban will target Nord Stream 2 AG, a Swiss-based company owned by Gazprom, and other entities needed for pipeline operation, as part of the EU's 18th sanctions package.
- A government representative explained that the sanctions are intended to block Russian income streams that support its unlawful military campaign against Ukraine.
- Merz's effort to Europeanize the pipeline issue shields Germany from bilateral pressure, indicating continued geopolitical and energy security tensions in Europe.
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Germany Pushes EU-Wide Nord Stream Ban to Block Russian-American Revival Talks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz advocates for European Union sanctions against Nord Stream pipelines after secret negotiations between Russian and American business interests emerged in March. The move aims to prevent any future reactivation of the damaged Baltic Sea gas infrastructure. Reports revealed that Russian and American entrepreneurs conducted discussions about resuming gas flows through the […]
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Merz backs Nord Stream ban to prevent US and Russia restarting gas link
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'Ban the Nordstream' German Chancellor Merz backs sanctions on Russian pipeline
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed strong support for an EU-wide ban on the Nord Stream gas pipelines to prevent any attempts by the United States and Russia to reactivate them. This move is part of the European Union’s upcoming sanctions against Russia in response to its ongoing war in Ukraine. Reports have surfaced about […] The post ‘Ban the Nordstream’ German Chancellor Merz backs sanctions on Russian pipeline appeared first on T…
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