Posted on Jan 27, 2022
U.S. allies are stepping up to counter Russia's Ukraine threats — with a notable exception
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With Ukraine under growing threat from Russia, the United States and its NATO allies across Europe are stepping up their response.
But there is one notable country that appears to be holding back: Germany.
As Russian troops have massed on the Ukrainian border, Berlin has resisted pressure from its allies and neighbors to deliver arms to Ukraine while urging “prudence” when it comes to potential economic sanctions against Moscow.
The reluctance of Europe’s leading economic power to join the more robust Western posture has drawn criticism from Kyiv and threatened to undermine the effort to present a strong and united front against Russian aggression.
But there is one notable country that appears to be holding back: Germany.
As Russian troops have massed on the Ukrainian border, Berlin has resisted pressure from its allies and neighbors to deliver arms to Ukraine while urging “prudence” when it comes to potential economic sanctions against Moscow.
The reluctance of Europe’s leading economic power to join the more robust Western posture has drawn criticism from Kyiv and threatened to undermine the effort to present a strong and united front against Russian aggression.
U.S. allies are stepping up to counter Russia's Ukraine threats — with a notable exception
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Biden OK’d the Nord Stream Pipeline that brings Russian natural gas to Germany. 1/3 of Germainy’s natural gas comes from Russia. I wonder why Germany is reluctant to push against Putin? I don’t think Germans want to freeze this winter. Who is Putin’s puppet that OK’d Nord Stream?
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LTC David Brown
MSgt Steve Sweeney -why does it not shock me that you think I said Biden is ruler of Germany?
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LTC David Brown
MSgt Steve Sweeney - https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-waive-sanctions-firm-ceo-behind-russias-nord-stream-2-pipeline-source-2021-05-19/. Why did Nbiden do it if he isn’t Putin’s puppet?
U.S. waives sanctions on Nord Stream 2 as Biden seeks to mend Europe ties
The Biden administration waived sanctions on the company behind Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to Germany and its chief executive, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, a move decried by critics of the project in Congress.
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MSgt Steve Sweeney
LTC David Brown - So, in reality, Biden didn't "OK" anything, but rather removed sanctions intended to hurt a European ally. I forgot... you are not a strong reader and struggle with nuance and detail.
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Sad they are advocating more Sanctions. Sanctions have had little to no effect on Putin in the past.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
Too Bad We're both Too Old to "Play" Anymore! Nothing I'd Love More than Go Over and Make that KGB Officer Suck S^^t and Die! I'm an Old Cold Warrior and I'd Love to Do It!
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