The controversial new German-Russian gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 will not be allowed to operate in the event of news “ climbing In Ukraine, declared Annalena Baerbock, the new German foreign minister. The G7 meanwhile threatened Russia with ” massive consequences and a severe cost If it carried out a military aggression against Kiev.
Due to the tense security situation, “ it was agreed between the Americans and the former German government »By Angela Merkel« that in the event of further escalation, this pipeline could not come into service “Said Annalena Baerbock, head of German diplomacy. Westerners have accused Russia for a few weeks of prepare for a possible invasion of Ukraine, despite denials from the Kremlin.
This gas pipeline, ardently supported by both Vladimir Poutine and Angela Merkel, is widely criticized by many countries. The United States and several East European countries, starting with Poland, are worried that Europe is too dependent on Putin’s Russia.
In addition, Ukraine, until now one of the major transit countries for Russian gas to Europe, fears paying the price for this project which bypasses it and being economically and diplomatically weakened.
G7 United Front
Earlier today, G7 foreign ministers displayed a united front against Moscow. In a joint statement, the heads of diplomacy of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States as well as the High Representative of the European Union call Russia to “de-escalate” and ” the search for diplomatic solutions “.
“ We are united in our condemnation of the strengthening of the military presence and of Russia’s aggressive discourse against Ukraine “, They write, reaffirming their” unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine “.
What we saw over the weekend was a united voice from the G7 nations, which account for 50% of global GDP, saying very clearly that in the event of an incursion into Ukraine, the consequences for Russia would be very heavy. . We have sent a very clear united message to Vladimir Putin since this G7 meeting. We want Russia to end its aggression against Ukraine and we are very clear that there would be serious consequences if this incursion took place. This is to dissuade Russia from taking this action.
Liz Truss UK Foreign Secretary on G7 meeting
Threats of US sanctions
The threat of unprecedented sanctions has been formulated in recent days by Washington, and in particular by President Joe Biden who met with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. An American official present in Liverpool assured Saturday December 11 that it was still possible to resolve “ through diplomacy This new Ukrainian crisis.
For this, the US government has announced that it is sending its Deputy Secretary of State for Europe, Karen Donfried, to Ukraine and Russia from Monday to Wednesday, December 15.
If Russia “ decides not to take this route “Diplomatic,” there will be massive consequences and a heavy price to pay, and the G7 is absolutely united on this “, Had already warned the American official.
Pope Francis said this Sunday to pray for “ dear Ukraine “, Hoping ” that the tensions are henceforth resolved by a serious international dialogue, and not by arms “.
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