“We continue to oppose Nord Stream 2, we continue to consider it dangerous,” he said.

Price recalled the work with the authorities of Ukraine and Germany on a package of measures that would “soften” the impact of the gas pipeline. 

Earlier, the US Treasury, in accordance with the European Energy Security Protection Act (PEESA), introduced restrictive measures against the Transadria company and the Marlin vessel for their involvement in Nord Stream 2.

On November 23, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced that the United States administration would introduce new sanctions against those involved in the implementation of Nord Stream 2.