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Biden Calls For Full Russia Assessment; EU Hamstrung on Nord Stream 2

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  • Biden orders intelligence community to conduct a "full assessment" of Russia's alleged interference in the 2020 elections, recent cyber hacking and detainment of Navalny.
    • Says "even as we work with Russia to advance US interests, so do we work to hold Russia to account for its reckless and adversarial actions" - TASS
  • US proposes longest possible extension to New Start Treaty of 5 years as it is the only remaining instrument to contain Russian nuclear proliferation and is an anchor of stability between both US & Russia.
  • EU MEPs call for an end to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and sanctions on Russian oligarchs amid Navanly concerns and US sanctions.
    • Borrell notes, however, that the EU cannot physically stop construction if the German Govt is in favour of it - Moscow Times
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