Politics

Nord Stream 2 agreement carries risks for Biden

Critics call deal with Germany a capitulation to Russia, but US president may have longer-term strategy to counter China in mind

Better relations: US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the White House this month
Better relations: US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the White House this monthPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX
  • Russell McCulley
London
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Published 29 July 2021, 08:26Updated 29 July 2021, 08:26