U.S. welcomes Germany's halt to Nord Stream 2 pipeline

The United States has been in close consultations with Germany and welcomes its announcement halting the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, the White House said on Tuesday.

President Joe Biden "made clear that if Russia invaded Ukraine, we would act with Germany to ensure Nord Stream 2 does not move forward," White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki tweeted. "We have been in close consultations with Germany overnight and welcome their announcement. We will be following up with our own measures today."