The US’ ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, has reportedly sent letters to German companies building the Russia-backed Nord Stream-2 pipeline, warning them that they risk being subjected to “significant sanctions” if they did not pull out of the gas pipeline project, Bild am Sonntag newspaper reported, cited by DW.

In televised remarks broadcast by DW on January 14, German government spokesman Steffen Seibert said Berlin has long been aware of the US’ security concerns about Nord Stream-2, including in discussions between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Donald J. Trump.

The 55-billion-cubic metre Nord Stream-2 pipeline is expected to deliver Russian gas to Germany under the Baltic Sea, while at the same time bypassing Ukraine. The United States opposes Nord Stream-2 over concerns that the gas pipeline would increase Europe’s dependence on Russian gas and diminish the importance of gas transit via Ukraine. US companies are also eager to sell US liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe.

 

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