We stopped Nord Stream 2 in Germany, finally. The former GDR state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern was obviously hoping for much needed jobs and taxes, but we stopped it now.
It was always wrong to accept this pipeline, it was purely political.
Now I also hope the US will stop all oil imports from Russia as well if not already done so.
We need to cut off Russia from every single international penny and influence.
In Germany, we can substitute the gas pipeline with LNG terminals accepting gas from various countries, including the US. At least until we further increase energy independence. Only bureaucracy and politics are in the way. Get them out of the way.
Nord Stream 2 doesn't matter for Russia. There are several alternative options (e.g. Nord Stream 1). The main reason Russians built it is to spend government money on top officials development companies. If Europe closes NS2, it's even better, let's build it to New Zealand.
The whole Nord Stream 2 thing is pathetic. Ex-German chancellor Shroeder is on its board of directors. And Germany kinda plays on Russian side here a little, doing nothing but supportive words. If they agree with Russia to split Poland again, I wouldn't be surprised.
It was always wrong to accept this pipeline, it was purely political.
Now I also hope the US will stop all oil imports from Russia as well if not already done so.
We need to cut off Russia from every single international penny and influence.
In Germany, we can substitute the gas pipeline with LNG terminals accepting gas from various countries, including the US. At least until we further increase energy independence. Only bureaucracy and politics are in the way. Get them out of the way.