White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki held the daily briefing amid rumoured plans that US President Joe Biden will sanction the company behind the Nord Stream 2 energy pipeline connecting Russia and Europe. The $11bn pipeline, owned by Russia’s state-run oil company Gazprom, would double the flow of gas into Germany if it becomes operational, representing a significant source of revenue for the Russian government. Nord Stream 2 was finished in September, but the 750-mile project hasn’t come online, pending approval from Germany and the European Union. Watch more videos at Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/edit... Like us on Facebook: / theindependentonline Follow us on Twitter: / independent Follow us on Instagram: / the.independent Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content and live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB