Merkel Says Biden Took Step Closer to Germany on Nord Stream
- The two leaders will discuss controversial gas pipeline at G-7
- Perception is U.S. did not want to alienate a key Western ally
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomed the decision by U.S. President Joe Biden to drop some sanctions against the disputed Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
The U.S., as well as nations like Ukraine and Poland, oppose the Gazprom PJSC-backed link between Russia and Germany as they’re concerned the Kremlin’s leverage over Europe will increase once the almost-completed pipeline is operational.