Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00 UTC
Once again, tensions are increasing in bilateral relations between the US and Germany due to Nord Stream 2. The pipeline project is unacceptable for Washington, but it serves European and Russian interests, ensuring energy security and lowering costs. The Biden government is not willing to back down in its decision to prevent the project from being completed and still taking coercive measures, which will be responded by Berlin.
Last week US State Department spokeswoman Jalina Porter said the Biden government will use all available tools to try to prevent Nord Stream 2 from completing. In response, Steffen Kotre, an affiliate of Alternative for Germany (AfD) and a member of the German Parliament s energy committee, said that Berlin needs to think about countermeasures to be taken if new American sanctions are implemented. These are his words:
Moscow looks to expand role in Mideast peace process Official Russian statements on the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas indicate Moscow is looking for a larger diplomatic role. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (R) welcomes Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki before a meeting in Moscow on May 5, 2021. - ALEXANDER ZEMLIANICHENKO/AFP via Getty Images
May 24, 2021
On May 21, the Russian Foreign Ministry expressed support for the Israel-Hamas cease-fire and called for an urgent meeting of the Middle East Quartet to prevent a relapse into conflict. These comments built on other Russian statements that called earlier for a cease-fire in Gaza and a pathway toward a lasting peace. On May 14, President Vladimir Putin claimed that the Israel-Gaza conflict threatened Russia’s security and on May 19, the Russian Foreign Ministry warned Israel that further civilian casualties in Gaza would be “unacceptable.” The head of the Russian State Duma Foreign
Greece thankful to Russia for contribution to its struggle for independence
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias noted that the two countries had close historical and political ties that need to be further developed
SOCHI, May 24. /TASS/. Greece is thankful to Russia for its major contribution to its struggle for independence, the 200th anniversary of which is marked in 2021, visiting Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said on Monday after talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. This year, we mark the 200th anniversary of the beginning of the Greek Revolution and would like to once again express our gratitude for Russia’s special contribution to the liberation of our homeland, to our country’s struggle for independence, he said.