The United States and Poland on Saturday took a strong stand against a planned gas pipeline linking Russia to Germany, saying it is part of a Kremlin scheme to politicize energy and undermine attempts to make Europe less dependent on Moscow. “Like Poland, the United States opposes the Nord Stream 2 pipeline,” Tillerson said at a news conference with his counterpart. Poland is wary of Russian intentions with the pipeline and “we share the view that it is necessary to diversify energy supplies into Europe,” Czaputowicz said. In addition to energy security, the diplomats pledged to boost military co-operation. Poland, Czaputowicz said, would like to see the U.S. enhance its military presence in the country.

Source: National Post January 27, 2018 13:18 UTC