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Report: Biden To Waive Sanctions On Russian Oil Pipeline
Democrat President Joe Biden will reportedly waive sanctions against the corporation and CEO in charge of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline to Germany, according to Axios.
Stunning. In defiance of U.S. law, Biden is actively helping Putin build his pipeline.
The big picture: As Axios has previously reported, the completion of Nord Stream 2 would be a huge geopolitical win for Putin and give him substantial new leverage in Europe.
Democrat President Joe Biden will reportedly waive sanctions against the corporation and CEO in charge of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline to Germany, according to Axios.
Stunning. In defiance of U.S. law, Biden is actively helping Putin build his pipeline.
The big picture: As Axios has previously reported, the completion of Nord Stream 2 would be a huge geopolitical win for Putin and give him substantial new leverage in Europe.
- Russian gas currently has to pass through Ukraine on its way to Europe. Bypassing Ukraine with a direct pipeline to Germany is an opportunity for Russia to advance its goal of isolating its former client state, now a fledgling democracy, from Western Europe.
- Russia has a long track record of cutting critical supplies to its neighbors during disputes, including cutting off gas to Ukraine.
- The pipeline could be finished by the summer without a major intervention to stop it.
Biden to waive sanctions on Putin crony in charge of Nord Stream 2 pipeline
Biden isn't willing to compromise the relationship with Germany over this pipeline.
www.axios.com