Highlights Pipeline about 95% complete and could be finished in summer Would be key source of gas to Germany, Eastern Europe US remains opposed to pipeline despite appeasing Germany Houston — The US has waived sanctions against Russian natural gas giant Gazprom for its ownership of the nearly completed Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to Germany, and against its CEO, according to a State Department report to the Congress on May 19. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now The presidential waiver decision weakens the Biden administration’s opposition against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline in order to appease some of the US’ Western allies, especially Germany, even as the pipeline is seen as giving Russia a greater geopolitical advantage in Europe and over Ukraine. “Today’s actions demonstrate the administration’s commitment to energy security in Europe, consistent with the president’s pledge to rebuild […]