Axios learned about Germany's request to the United States because of Nord Stream 2

The German Embassy in Washington called on the US Congress not to impose restrictive measures against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. This is reported by Axios with reference to an unofficial document that came into his possession.

According to the portal, the German authorities told their American counterparts that the imposition of sanctions against the pipeline and companies directly or indirectly related to it would weaken the credibility of the United States and "ultimately damage transatlantic unity."

The document says that now the pipe does not pose a threat to Ukraine, “as long as reasonable gas transit is guaranteed” through this country. It also suggested that possible US sanctions against Nord Stream 2 could be "a victory for [Russian President Vladimir] Putin" as the restrictions would rift relations with Western allies.