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USA and Germany plan to compensate Ukraine's losses due to Nord Stream
The parties plan to reach an appropriate agreement before Chancellor Angela Merkel's visit to Washington
USA and Germany plan to compensate Ukraine's losses due to Nord Stream 2
The parties plan to reach an appropriate agreement before Chancellor Angela Merkel's visit to Washington
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The agreement, which some officials hope to have ready for Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to Washington next month, could see the countries commit to bolstering Ukrainian infrastructure and compensating it for transit fees that will be lost because the pipeline bypasses the country. Germany may also commit to supporting the “Three Seas” plan to boost Eastern European cooperation on energy and transportation.
Possible options for a deal were spelled out by several people familiar with the negotiations, all of whom asked not to be identified detailing private discussions. Even if the elements hold, the outcry from members of the U.S. Congress could be fierce because such an agreement would be similar to proposals that have failed to deter Russia in the past.
Opponents of Nord Stream 2 argue that by sending Russian gas directly to Germany, the pipeline will give Moscow greater leverage over European national security. After initially suggesting it would try to halt construction of the pipeline, the Biden administration shifted tack in recent weeks, saying that doing so would be a long shot because it’s already 90% complete. Instead, officials said, they would work with Germany and other allies to reduce the pipeline’s impact.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed the two sides were talking about ways to “ensure that Russia cannot use energy as a coercive tool directed at Ukraine or anyone else.”
Comment:
Progressive Marxist/DSA Democrat Commies just can't stop lying. They didn't inherit the situation. They encouraged and sanctioned the completion of Nord Stream 2 with full knowledge that they were helping Russia and making Germany more dependent on Russian gas. The Biden team have also taken multiple steps to increase the price of oil which also helps Russia. The Biden handlers are Putin's best friends.
"USA and Germany plan to compensate Ukraine's losses due to Nord Stream 2"
Indedd. with American Taxpayer funds, 50% of which will be kicked back to American Democrats and 50% European Globalists and Soros, while Joey Xi Bai Dung gets his usual 10% cut off the top...
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