The world’s most politically charged pipeline, Nord Stream 2, could be in jeopardy after the United States threatened to slap sanctions on German firms involved in its construction. Russia insists the project is purely economic, adding that US threats are an attempt to force the EU to buy American liquefied natural gas (LNG) instead.
The United States is increasing pressure on EU member states, especially Germany, to halt the construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, Handelsblatt reports.