Will The U.S. Senate Vote To Impose Sanctions On Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Pipeline?

Axios: Vote on Nord Stream 2 sanctions puts Democrats in a bind 

The Ukrainian government is publicly urging senators to vote for Sen. Ted Cruz's bill sanctioning the Nord Stream 2 pipeline — calling the project "no less an existential threat to our security" than the Russian troops on its border.  

Why it matters: With U.S. officials in Europe for talks with Russia this week, Democrats face an uncomfortable choice — either buck President Biden or vote against sanctions on a pipeline they have long publicly opposed. The decision comes at a moment of crisis for Ukraine.  

The big picture: Nord Stream 2, which is fully built but still awaiting regulatory approval, would bypass Ukrainian transit infrastructure and deliver Russian natural gas directly to Germany.  

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WNU Editor: Democrats have always voted overwhelming in the past to impose sanctions on Russia. 

Will the Biden administration be successful in convincing fellow Democrats to not support these sanctions? 

We will know the answer later this week. 

 More News On This Week's US Senate Vote To Impose Nord Stream II Sanctions  

Senate plans Nord Stream 2 sanctions vote this week -- E&E Daily  

Democrats scramble to sink Cruz's plan to impose sanctions over Nord Stream pipeline -- CNN 

Biden administration hits the Hill to lobby Dems against GOP-backed Russia sanctions -- Politico  

Democrats, Cruz set for showdown over Russian pipeline -- The Hill  

Ukraine Pushes US Senators to Vote for Sanctions on German-Russian Pipeline -- Antiwar.com  

Ukrainian President Urges US Senators to Pass Bill on Nord Stream 2 Sanctions -- Sputnik