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Bloomberg
The Biden administration singled out a Russian ship for violating US prohibitions on constructing the Nord Stream 2 pipeline from Russia to Germany, clearing the way for a new round of sanctions as part of its effort to stop the nearly-completed project.
In a report, the US cited the ship, the Fortuna, and its owner, KVT-RUS. The report also listed other entities that were exempt from sanctions because they’re unwinding their work on Nord Stream 2.
Notably absent from the congressionally mandated report were any German or other European entities also aiding construction of the pipeline.
The US decision reflects a political calculation by Secretary of State Antony Blinken not to challenge Germany over its support for the pipeline.
Blinken is wary of antagonising a key ally even though the Biden administration opposes the pipeline.