US Vows to Stop Nord Stream 2 Pipeline if Russia Invades Ukraine

US President Joe Biden stated during a press briefing that the United States would take all necessary measures to stop the Nord Stream 2 pipeline if Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine. The pipeline, a joint project between Russia and Germany, was designed to transport natural gas directly from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea. Biden’s announcement was made in response to growing concerns about Russian military movements near Ukraine’s border. The Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which would double the capacity of the existing Nord Stream 1 line, has been a point of contention among European nations and the United States. The US has long viewed the project as a potential tool for Russian geopolitical influence. Biden’s statement signaled a shift in US policy, using the pipeline as a leverage point in the broader conflict over Ukraine. The European Union and Germany have expressed support for the project, while the US and its allies have raised concerns about its implications for regional security. The announcement did not specify concrete steps the US would take to stop the pipeline, but it underscored the potential for economic sanctions or diplomatic pressure. The statement was widely reported by international media, including Deutsche Welle and Reuters, and reflected the broader US strategy of using energy policy as a tool in the conflict with Russia.