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Boris Johnson insists UK will not ‘flinch’, as Putin warns Ukraine joining Nato could draw Europe into war

Macron says ‘next few days will be decisive’ and Biden warns of end to Nord Stream 2 – as Scholz appears to waver on pipeline threat

The Independent UK

Biden: US and Germany working in ‘lockstep’ on Ukraine crisis

After meeting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, US president threatens to halt Nord Stream 2 if Russia invades Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Nord Stream 2 pipeline will 'end' if Russia invades Ukraine: Biden

Washington (AFP) - US President Joe Biden made a categorical vow Monday at a meeting with Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz to shut down the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Europe if Moscow launches an invasion of Ukraine.

AFP

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If Russia invades Ukraine, there will be no Nord Stream 2, Biden says

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday warned that if Russia invades Ukraine, there would be no Nord Stream 2, but did not specify how he would go about ensuring the controversial pipeline would not be used.

Reuters

Scholz and Biden warn Russia would pay ‘high price’ for Ukraine invasion – as it happened

Joe Biden issues stark advice to Americans in Ukraine: ‘Leave’

The Guardian - US

German economy minister on Ukraine crisis: 'All means all' for sanctions

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said that all possible sanctions are on the table in case of Russian military action in Ukraine, when asked if they would extend to the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.

Reuters

What have Nord Stream 2 and gas got to do with the Ukraine standoff?

We answer your questions on the pipeline as the west considers its options in the event of a Russian invasion

The Guardian - UK

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Macron plays down expectations as he arrives for Ukraine talks with Putin – as it happened

Emmanuel Macron says he does not ‘believe in spontaneous miracles’ as he arrives for talks with Vladimir Putin

The Guardian - UK

Biden pledges end to Nord Stream 2 if Russia invades Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline would be halted if Russia invades Ukraine and stressed unity with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as the West rallies to avert a war in Europe.

Reuters

Von der Leyen warns Russia of gas pipeline sanctions over Ukraine

European Commission president says Nord Stream 2 ‘cannot be excluded’ from possible measures

The Guardian - UK

Nord Stream 2: Russia-Germany gas pipeline becomes a geopolitical lever

The crisis surrounding Ukraine has been a harsh reminder to Europeans of just how dependent they are on Russian energy supplies. While the European Union weighs its options for a united and robust response to Russia if Vladimir Putin decides to invade Ukraine, the bloc is feeling a new sense…

France 24

Ghosts of Germany’s past rise as Olaf Scholz seeks strategy for Ukraine

Guilt over Nazism’s crimes is affecting Berlin’s approach to Moscow – and that equivocation has frustrated its allies

The Guardian - UK

Nord Stream 2 pipeline a sanctions option if Russia invades Ukraine: German envoy

OTTAWA — A controversial gas pipeline that links to Russia beneath the Baltic Sea could be part of a broader package of sanctions should Russia invade Ukraine, says Germany's ambassador to Canada.

The Canadian Press

What is Nord Stream 2 and how might the Ukraine crisis impact it?

Lucrative natural gas pipeline running between Russia and Germany could be blocked if Vladimir Putin invades western neighbour

The Independent UK

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AFP

Nord Stream 2 pipeline: key card in West's hand against Russia

Frankfurt (AFP) - The Nord Stream 2 pipeline, set to double natural gas supplies from Russia to Germany, has become a key bargaining chip for the West in its bid to stop Moscow from invading Ukraine.

AFP

Russia says US failing on Ukraine but more talks possible

Moscow (AFP) - Russia said Thursday that the United States was failing to address its main security concerns over Ukraine but left the door open to further talks to ease tensions.

Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: Kyiv backs US reply to Russia’s demands

Latest Ukraine news from January 27: Kyiv says it has no objections to US response to Russia’s security demands.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine crisis: Russia ‘not optimistic’ but will keep talking with west – as it happened

Russian president Vladimir Putin is being briefed on a US paper reaffirming support for Ukraine’s right to pursue Nato membership

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Axios

Biden admin says Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline "will not move forward" if Russia invades Ukraine

Germany's ambassador to the U.S. appeared to back State Department spokesperson Ned Price's remarks.

Al Jazeera

Nord Stream 2: Why Russia’s pipeline to Europe divides the West

Germany claims the project is commercial, but the US fears Moscow will use the pipeline to increase leverage in Europe.

Reuters

Analysis-In Ukraine crisis, Germany faces tough decisions over gas pipeline

Germany could find itself in a no-win situation if Russia invades Ukraine, pitting Berlin's main gas supplier against its most important security allies.

Reuters

Germany signals it could halt gas pipeline if Russia invades Ukraine

Germany signalled on Tuesday that it could halt the Nord Stream 2 pipeline from Russia if Moscow invades Ukraine, and Western nations rallied behind Kyiv over a Russian troop buildup that has stoked fears of war.

Reuters

Germany may consider halting Nord Stream 2 if Russia attacks Ukraine, Scholz says

Germany is ready to discuss halting the Nord Stream 2 pipeline should Russia attack Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday, responding to increasing domestic and international pressure amid a Russian military build-up on Ukraine's borders.

Reuters

Germany could halt pipeline if Russia attacks Ukraine, Scholz signals

Germany may consider halting the Nord Stream 2 pipeline if Russia attacks Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz signalled on Tuesday, as pressure grew on his government to take a more hawkish stance on the Kremlin.

Reuters

Germany cannot rule out Nord Stream 2 as means of pressure, says foreign policy expert

Germany cannot rule out using the Nord Stream 2 pipeline as a means of pressure against the Kremlin in case of further Russian aggression towards Ukraine, a senior official from the party that leads Germany's coalition government told broadcaster ARD on Tuesday.

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