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The United States and Germany are exploring ways to strengthen Ukraine’s energy sector and deter Russian aggression through sanctions if an agreement is signed to complete the construction of Russia ‘s Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline bypassing Ukraine, UNIAN reported citing Bloomberg .

The agreement, which some officials plan to prepare for Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to Washington in July, could mean that states commit to compensating Ukraine for transit losses following the launch of Nord Stream-2. Germany may also commit itself to supporting a plan to develop Eastern European cooperation in energy and transport.

Bloomberg notes that possible options for the agreement have been outlined by several people familiar with the negotiations. Nevertheless, the parties expect protests from members of the US Congress, because of the already mentioned proposals were those that were proposed earlier and which could not restrain Russia in the past.