World powers impose fresh sanctions after 'Russia's invasion of Ukraine', Germany halts gas pipeline project
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Responding swiftly to Russian President Vladimir Putin's order sending troops to separatist regions of Ukraine, world leaders have hit back with non-military actions against Moscow in hopes of averting a full-blown war in Europe. Germany made the first big move, taking steps to halt certification of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia. US President Joe Biden announced financial sanctions as punishment.