U.S. Department of State spokesman Ned Price told the press the Biden Administration is still against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and has other options as well as sanctions. “We are continuing to monitor activity to complete or to certify the pipeline, and if such activity takes place, we’ll make a determination on the applicability of sanctions,” Price said.
“But I would hasten to add that sanctions are only one of among many important tools. We’ll work closely with our allies and partners to reinforce European energy security and to safeguard against the sort of predatory behavior we have warned against” (apparently he does not consider Germany an “ally”).
Price went on: “Our position on Nord Stream 2 has been very clear and it remains unchanged. President Biden has made clear that Nord Stream 2 is a bad deal. It’s a bad deal because it divides Europe, it exposes Ukraine and Central Europe to Russian manipulation, it goes against Europe’s own stated energy and security goals.”
He also said the administration expects to see a “constructive relationship with members of Congress” on the issue.
