Germany has halted the certification process for the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in reaction to Russia’s aggression with Ukraine
Germany stopped the process after Russian President Putin announced that his nation would recognise the self-proclaimed republics in Luhansk and Donetsk in east Ukraine.
German chancellor, Olaf Scholz announced swift actions are being taken in response the growing threat that Moscow is preparing to invade its neighbour.
Germany’s energy minister, Robert Habeck instructed the withdrawal of a security-of-supply assessment granted under Angela Merkel’s tenure, which is required to authorise the pipeline between Russia and Germany.
Mr Scholz stated that he has commissioned a new assessment into Germany’s energy security as tensions between Russia and Ukraine reach boiling point.