US imposes limited sanctions over Russian gas pipeline

By MATTHEW LEE
AP Diplomatic Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has imposed new sanctions on three Russian ships and companies involved in constructing a controversial gas pipeline from Russia to Europe. The move comes as lawmakers from both parties criticize the administration for not doing enough to halt the Nord Stream 2 project. But it is unlikely to assuage the critics as it leaves in place sanctions exemptions against the Swiss-German company actually building the pipeline and its CEO. The sanctions imposed on Friday target a Russian ship involved in laying pipe for the project, the Russian owner of another vessel and a construction firm. The pipeline is nearly complete.