The United States allowed sanctions against the operator of Nord Stream 2

Washington may withdraw an exemption from US sanctions for Nord Stream 2 AG, which is implementing the Russian Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said.

“We have issued a national security exemption decision to (company) Nord Stream 2 AG and its CEO. This exception can be revoked,” Blinken said.

He explained that the construction of the pipeline is a "fait accompli", and the imposition of sanctions against the company could "poison" Washington's relations with Berlin and would not give Germany "stimulus" for further negotiations.

“Now Germany is back at the negotiating table and we are actively talking to them to see what can, should and should be done to ensure that transit fees that Ukraine could lose in the future due to this pipeline bypassing Ukraine were reimbursed,” Blinken said.

According to him, it is necessary to agree in advance with Germany on actions in the event that Russia wants to use Nord Stream 2 to put pressure on any countries.