Washington will impose sanctions against Russian citizens and the vessel due to the construction of the “Northern Flood-2”, said US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Restrictions will affect two individuals, reports RIA Novosti.
The State Department provided a report to the US Congress, where objects of sanctions are named. According to the Blinkken, the vessel report, like another Russian, participating in the project, will be identified as the blocked property of one of the listed persons. ” Names and names are not specified.
On August 20, a decree of US President Joe Bayiden was also issued, which will allow imposing sanctions in connection with the “defined energy projects” of the Russian state, which also applies to the North Stream-2 gas pipeline. The decision is explained by the intention to strengthen the energy security of Europe.
In July, the United States reached agreement with Germany about the implementation of the “Northern Flow-2”, which previously obstructed. The deal of Washington and Berlin on August 20 discussed Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.