US sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 and TurkStream gas pipeline projects, included in the military budget for the 2020 fiscal year signed by US President Donald Trump (began on October 1), came into force, the US Treasury wrote on Friday, TASS reported.

Thus, after the president signed on December 20, 2019, provisions of section 7503 of the military budget take effect immediately.

It is noted that the parties involved in the Nord Stream 2 and TurkStream projects should immediately cease construction activities

At the same time, justified exceptions are possible to ensure safety of the pipeline itself, crews of ships and other people, as well as to preventing environmental damage or other significant damage.