Biden voices concern over Nord Stream 2 as Germany's Merkel visits

US President Joe Biden has voiced concern over Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project during talks with visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel participate in a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC.

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Biden and Merkel agreed to disagree on the Russia-Germany gas link when they met at the White House on Thursday, but vowed to stand together against aggression from Moscow and anti-democratic action from Beijing, news agencies reported.

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— The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 15, 2021

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— Reuters (@Reuters) July 16, 2021

The Nord Stream 2 project is opposed by Washington, while also being heavily criticised by Poland and other Central and Eastern European countries.

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