The OP called a positive signal the appeal of Germany to the United States regarding the "Nord Stream - 2"

According to Danyuk, such an appeal can be regarded as a "positive signal".

“We see that the new German government, although the Greens play an important role in it, the Free Democrats play an important role, they are the conductors of US interests and have repeatedly criticized Nord Stream 2, but they are already empowered. they understand that the project meets the interests of Germany: both the development of the economy and the development of energy security, ”the expert explained.

He expressed the opinion that the sanctions will still be adopted, but they will not have a significant impact on those companies that certify and operate Nord Stream 2.

“This is, first of all, European business, and, in particular, German business.

Of course, the situation with sanctions is unpleasant, but it will not be able to stop the start of the already full implementation of Nord Stream 2, ”the source said.

In addition, Danyuk said that "the Germans themselves drove themselves into a trap."

“Due to the bet on alternative energy, due to the closure of nuclear power plants and due to the large number of coal-fired power plants, which will also close soon, they were virtually left without reliable, environmentally friendly, and most importantly, stable energy supplies.

This is a very important signal, and most likely, Biden, who really wants to restore transatlantic unity based on a value approach, I think, will try to make sure that Congress, if it introduced these sanctions, then at least they did not affect European business. and Nord Stream 2 would still work, ”he concluded.

Earlier, the Axios portal, citing a document that the German Embassy in Washington sent to the US Congress, reported that the FRG authorities had called on the US Congress not to impose sanctions against Nord Stream 2.

As noted, the introduction of new restrictions may "weaken" confidence in the United States and "harm the transatlantic unity."

The document emphasizes that the Russian gas pipeline "does not pose a threat to Ukraine as long as gas is transited through the country."