Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Pipeline; Fuelling European Flames
Channel: That's All I Have To Say About That
Date: 2020-01-03

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Russia is building a controversial new natural gas pipeline through the Baltic Sea. This pipeline is designed to cut Ukraine out of the shipment of Russian fuel to Europe. This episode goes over the concerns and context of this pipeline.

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Putin’s Grand Gas Project Makes Sense Now
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-12-26/putin-s-grand-gas-project-makes-sense-now

Russia Halts Natural Gas Supplies to Ukraine as Payments End
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U.S. sanctions block hurry-up work on Russian gas pipeline: officials
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All aboard! Treasure on the high seas for gas dealers
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U.S. Sanctions On Russia’s Nord Stream 2 May Be Half-Hearted
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LNG Is The American Aid Ukraine Really Needs
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Nord Stream 2: A Fait Accompli?
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Oil and gas could explain Putin's costly attempt to control the Crimea
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Russia, Ukraine finalize deals for gas transit to Europe
https://apnews.com/4615057928c343afb421a24cdd0bedf1

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Nord Stream 2 Granted a Construction Permit by Denmark
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https://oec.world/en/profile/country/rus/