Deputy of Rada Rabinovich: The West uses Ukraine and Belarus against Nord Stream 2 -2 “, using as a pretext for this the migration crisis on the Belarusian-Polish border and statements about preparations for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This was told by the deputy of the Verkhovna Rada from the party “Opposition Platform – For Life” Vadim Rabinovich, reports RIA Novosti.
He explained that the ultimate goal for the United States is a monopoly on the supply of energy to Ukraine. In addition, statements about the possibility of an armed conflict with Russia are beneficial to Kiev, since it sows panic and distracts Ukrainians from the country's internal problems.
Earlier, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the United States authorities to impose sanctions on Nord Stream 2 “. According to the Ukrainian leader, “Europe's gas blackmail” must be stopped forever. At the same time, he thanked the US House of Representatives for including an amendment to the NDAA that would stop Nord Stream 2.
Prior to that, Ukraine and the United States signed the Charter on Strategic Partnership. As Zelensky noted, she “strengthens friendship” and brings cooperation between Kiev and Washington to a new level. In addition, Zelensky thanked US President Joe Biden for “iron support”.