The United States is ready to use the Nord Stream gas pipeline, through which Russia wants to supply Europe with natural gas, as
"leverage"
to deter Moscow from attacking Ukraine, the US national security adviser said on Tuesday. Jake Sullivan.
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Noting that this gas pipeline was not yet in operation, he warned, during a press briefing following a virtual summit between Joe Biden and the Russian president:
"If Vladimir Poutin wants the future Nord Stream II to transport fuel. gas, he may not take the risk of invading Ukraine ”.