- Jen Psaki praised Germany for shutting down the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline on Tuesday.
- "We will be following up with our own measures today," the White House press secretary said.
- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz halted certification for pivotal pipeline on Tuesday.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki praised Germany on Tuesday for shutting down the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline after Russia sent troops into eastern Ukraine.
"[Joe Biden] made clear that if Russia invaded Ukraine, we would act with Germany to ensure Nord Stream 2 does not move forward," Psaki tweeted. "We have been in close consultations with Germany overnight and welcome their announcement."
She added: "We will be following up with our own measures today."
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday that he decided to "reassess" certification for the pivotal pipeline, which would bring Russian gas to Europe.
"In light of the most recent developments we must reassess the situation in particular regarding Nord Stream 2," Scholz said. "The situation has fundamentally changed."
Germany's move marks a major economic strike against Russia after President Vladimir Putin ordered the military into Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.
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