Washington: US threatens not to allow Russia’s oil pipeline project if it invades Ukraine. Work is underway on a large pipeline to transport natural gas from Russia to Western Europe. The United States has warned that sanctions against Ukraine could halt the construction of the pipeline. The announcement was made by US State Department spokesman Ned Price. Countries including Germany came out in support of this. The 1255 km pipeline from Russia to Germany is in its final stages. If the 800 800 billion project is thwarted, it will be a major financial setback for Russia.
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The United States has said in a statement that it will not allow Russia to join NATO in the future. With this, the possibility of resolving the problem in the Ukraine crisis is further dimmed. Russia has warned that the consequences could be severe if the United States tries to intimidate it by imposing sanctions on it.
Russia has decided to send more troops to the Ukrainian border. European countries are also stepping up military action. The United States has warned that it will impose sanctions on Russia if it invades Ukraine. U.S. President Joe Biden has said the move would have far-reaching repercussions.
The United States is also considering imposing personal sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, the United States has recalled its citizens from Ukraine. Russian troops stationed on the border appear to be attacking Ukraine at any moment. The world community has warned Russia that it will retaliate if it prepares for war.