US, Germany step up pipeline warnings if Russia invades Ukraine

WASHINGTON: The United States and Germany on Thursday warned Russia that a major gas pipeline was at stake if it invades Ukraine as Washington voiced hope for a diplomatic way out despite frigid statements from Moscow.

Following talk of divisions within Europe, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock told parliament that her government was"working on a strong package of sanctions" alongside allies that would include Nord Stream 2. "If Russia invades Ukraine, one way or another, Nord Stream 2 will not move forward," said Victoria Nuland, the under secretary of state for political affairs.The White House announced that Germany's new chancellor, Olaf Scholz, will visit on Feb 7 and discuss the crisis with President Joe Biden.

Biden"reaffirmed the readiness of the United States along with its allies and partners to respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine," a White House statement said. "There is a response which gives hope for the start of a serious conversation on secondary questions," said Lavrov, who is expected to hold new talks soon with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

"Honestly, I don't care who is provoking whom, what matters to me is that there is peace. I don't care about the rest," he told AFP.

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