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Russian envoy:

US attempts to use sanctions for dialogue violates intl. law

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – The US attempts to maintain dialogue with Moscow by way of sanctions are unacceptable and violate international law, the Russian envoy said, in reaction to the US move to impose sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipe project.

Russia imposes sanctions on UK officials

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – In response to UK’s unfriendly move, Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday said that it has imposed sanctions on a number of British officials.

Russia:

Nord Stream 2 pipeline to start operation despite US pressure

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline will soon become operational despite Washington's attempt to politicize the project, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Thursday.

US to call for Nord Stream 2 project closure: report

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – The US Secretary of State is expected to call for the closure of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.

Russia says partners in EU need Nord Stream 2 project

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Prime Minister said that the Nord Stream 2 pipeline does not face the risk of being unused as EU countries are interested in the project.

US senators urge Biden to enforce sanctions on Nord Stream 2

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – A US Democrat senator along with a senior Republican senator in a letter penned to US President Joe Biden urged him to impose sanctions to prevent completion of construction of “Nord Stream 2” gas pipeline.

Berlin not to surrender Washington in defending Nord Stream 2

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – German foreign minister stressed that Berlin will not surrender to Washington over the issue of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project, stressing the country would defend the project against the future US president.

Ex-US defense chief urges Biden to Punish Germany, Turkey

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – A former US defense secretary has urged US President-elect Joe Biden to take "punitive" action against NATO allies over trade with Russia and use economic power against China.

Iran warns of ‘global chaos’ as US getting used to breaking laws

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said that the approach that the US is following in breaking international laws "will only lead to global chaos."

FM Zarif calls for 'collective' measure to push back US 'addiction' to sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called for adopting a collective measure to counter US unilateral sanctions that are affecting all countries.

Germany, EU condemn US sanctions on gas pipeline

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – The EU Commission and the German government have condemned the United States for imposing sanctions on companies working on a major project to supply Western Europe with Russian gas.

Russia to continue gas projects regardless of US sanctions: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Russia will continue to implement its economic projects despite sanctions, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement regarding US sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 and TurkStream gas pipelines.

Nord Sream 2 bans reflect how US prevents others from developing: Russia

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Russia has slammed the new US sanctions against the Nord Stream-2 and Turkish Stream pipelines, saying that the United States, with its historically unprecedented debt, forbids others from developing their economies.

Russia says US sanctions on Nord Stream 2 violate intl. law

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Russia has slammed US sanctions on Nord Stream 2 as “a perfect example of unfair competition", saying that Washington is imposing more expensive gas on Europe.

US Senate approves Nord Stream 2 pipeline sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – US lawmakers on Tuesday approved sanctions on companies and governments working on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that will link Germany with Russian gas.