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US Congressmen Call for Nord Stream 2 Sanctions

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  • US Congressmen request new sanctions on Nord Stream 2 from Blinken, highlighting deep concerns that strong statements are not being backed by similar actions.
    • Questions why numerous companies engaged in sanctionable activity have yet to be sanctioned.
    • Last week Ned Price noted a report was due in US Congress in May, but republicans insist this date be expedited –
  • US State Dept accuses Russia of disinformation campaign against US vaccines with 4 Russian websites directed by intelligence agencies blamed.
    • Moscow denies the accusations, saying it has suggested vaccine cooperation on numerous occasions
  • Lavrov to begin Middle-Eat tour with working visit to UAE, followed by Saudi & Qatar: topics include bilateral cooperation on global/regional security, vaccines and trade
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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