Is Poland doomed?
Shifts in American geopolitical policy, losses in energy security and increasingly bold actions by Belarus and Russia are putting severe pressure on Poland, writes Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Solidarność weekly Cezary Krysztopa
Nord Stream 2 nears completion as second ship begins laying final section of pipes
The Russian vessel Akademik Cherskiy has started laying pipes on the bottom of the Baltic Sea
The future of Russia and Germany’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline hangs in the balance
Ursula von der Leyen: Russia’s behavior has grown even worse since the Nord Stream 2 project began
The president of the European Commission admitted that trade and gas projects will not lead to improving relations between the EU and Russia
Polish PM Morawiecki: Very harsh sanctions must be imposed on Russia for poisoning Navalny
Recent events in Belarus and the attempt on Navalny’s life should be a red flag for Germany in context of Nord Stream 2, PM Morawiecki told Bloomberg TV
Polish-backed Baltic Pipe is catching up with Russian-backed Nord Stream 2
The Baltic Pipe gas pipeline from Norway to Poland is on schedule and will be ready in October 2022
Berlin held ‘captive’ by Moscow over Nord Stream 2 project
Germany and Russia push back against U.S. sanctions
US sanctions on Nord Stream 2 companies in new Pentagon budget bill
The window of opportunity to stop the pipe is closing.
Nord Stream 2: symbol of a marginalized Central Europe
Russia is getting its way with Nord Stream 2.
Pompeo and Czaputowicz agree on security, Middle East and NS2
The two diplomats agreed on defense needs, the approach to conflicts in the Middle East and on the need to avoid dependence on Russian energy supplies.
France to oppose Nord Stream 2
France is set to vote against Nord Steam 2, claims Sueddeutche Zeitung, basing its information on anonymous sources from within the French government. On Friday the ambassadors of EU states in Brussels will vote on an amendment to the EU gas directive to halt NS2 construction.
EP report critical on Nord Stream 2
The European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) has accepted the critical “State of political relations between the EU and Russia” report. One of its main points was to block Nord Stream 2 and underline the threat of militarization of the Kaliningrad oblast.
A new US threat to western companies involved in NS2
The US Ambassador to Germany threatened Western companies involved in Nord Stream 2 (NS2) with sanctions. The US embassy’s spokesman claims that the letter sent by the ambassador was merely a “clear declaration of the United States’ policy.”
US Congress resolution against Nord Stream 2
The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling on governments of European states to oppose the construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. Congressmen were also in favor of US sanctions on that investment and condemned Russia for its aggression in the Kerch Strait.
Morawiecki warns that completion of NS2 could lead to war
PM Mateusz Morawiecki warned of potential Russian aggression on Ukraine after the Nord Stream 2 construction. A Kremlin spokesman responded that the Polish PM’s claims were “unfortunate” and belong to the category of “attempts to politicize the project”.
Gazprom knows it is losing Poland
Russian gas giant Gazprom is on the verge of losing the Polish market. Poland’s recent LNG investments and the Baltic Pipe have sent the Russian media into a scramble.
US threatens Russia with sanctions over NS2
The US ambassador to the European Union threatens Russia with sanctions over Nord Stream 2 (NS2). Donald Trump offers European countries American LNG gas as an alternative, at competitive prices.
Mogherini fails to take a clear stance on Nord Stream 2
The head of EU diplomacy avoids saying anything concrete on what the EC is planning to do about Russian-German gas pipeline Nord Stream 2, reports “Niezależna”. It is clear that little will be done to stop the project going ahead.
Duda urged Germans to abandon NS2
Andrzej Duda criticized Nord Stream 2 (NS2) during a joint press conference with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin. “We believe, that the Nord Stream 2 investment will disrupt future energy relations in Europe,” Duda claimed.
All V4 countries against NS2, says Szczerski
All of the Visegrad Group members are opposed to Nord Stream 2. Discussions at a recent meeting of the V4 presidents in Slovakia, says presidential minister Krzysztof Szczerski, confirm that none of the countries will be benefiting from the pipeline.
Trump praises Poland in his UN speech
Donald Trump praised Poland as a leader in energy independence of the region. The US President also criticized Germany and Nord Stream 2 in his speech at the UN.
Nord Stream 2: A race against time
Nord Stream 2 (NS2) is already under construction and it will be hard to stop it, says Agata Łoskot-Strachota from the Center of Eastern Studies.
Polish handballers cover Nord Stream 2 logos on jerseys
Polish handballers cover Nord Stream 2 sponsor logos on their team jerseys. The clubs have signed contracts that forbid them from promoting competitors of state owned companies.