The Nord Stream2 has not been approved yet, so so far Germany is not using it. But Germany is using Nord Stream 1.
More news from Handelsblatt (German business paper):
Stoltenberg (NATO General Secretary) rules out NATO mission even in the event of an invasion
German federal electricity network agency: Approval of Nord Stream 2 probably not until June
Klingbeil (SPD [Social Democrats - the ruling party]): Arms deliveries to Ukraine would be a completely wrong signal +++
US is apparently preparing sanctions against major Russian banks +++ [PM] Johnson [UK] is considering sending soldiers and weapons +++
NS2 is ready for operations and has not been approved yet, that is correct. However, if Russia invades, the Germans have stated unequivocally, that they will not use it.
It’s turning out to be great leverage against Russia.
The US/NATO/EU have all made concrete statements that they will not intervene militarily. That’s Russian propaganda that the West would send troops.
They will punish Russia, where it hurts, in their economy. Putin doesn’t give 2 vodka shots about dead Russians or Ukrainians.