Germany Sees No Commitment to Shut Off Russian Gas in Biden Deal
- Berlin’s focus is on EU sanctions, according to officials
- Stance falls short of the hard line sought by the White House
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Germany has little intention of shutting off Nord Stream 2 if Vladimir Putin tries to use the controversial pipeline as a geopolitical weapon, whatever the U.S. might say, according to Berlin officials familiar with the plans.
Instead of targeting the direct gas link with Russia, the government would focus on broader sanctions at the European Union level, a more difficult path for retaliating against the Kremlin, said the officials, who asked not to be identified because the discussions are private.