U.S. Sanctions Nord Stream 2 As Biden Pledges To “Hold Russia Responsible”

The U.S. slapped sanctions on Swiss-registered Nord Stream 2, the consortium behind the pipeline of the same name that has come into the focus on sanction action following Russia's recognition of the two breakaway regions of Lugansk and Donetsk in Ukraine. And more sanctions on Russia could be coming after Russia attacked Ukraine earlier on Thursday. President Joe Biden announced post-attack that the world will "hold Russia responsible". Biden is expected to unveil new sanctions at noon ET today. The additional measures Biden could take include…