The US Department of State included in the sanctions list of Russian projects the Nord Stream 2 and the second string of Turkish Stream.
This was stated by Secretary of State Michael Pompeo.
“Today, the State Department has renewed its authority under the CAATSA law to include the Nord Stream 2 projects and the second thread of the Turkish Stream. This action creates the likelihood of US sanctions against investments and other activities related to Russian pipelines”, – said the head of the State Department.
Pompeo insists that these projects are supposedly aimed at strengthening the “malicious influence of Russia” in the region, undermining transatlantic security and have nothing to do with commerce.
“These are Kremlin tools that are used to exploit and enhance Europe’s dependence on energy supplies from Russia. These are tools to undermine Ukraine”, – says Pompeo.
Finally, the US Secretary of State warned other companies about the possibility of imposing US economic and financial restrictions. The fact that this project will allow several European states to pay several times less for gas does not bother American representatives at all.