Germany Halts Russia's Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

The Nord Stream 2 pipeline, a major project between Russia and Germany, has been halted by Germany as a strategic move against Russia amidst tensions over Ukraine. The pipeline, which cost $11 billion and spans 750 miles, is seen as a leverage point for the West, which is not deploying troops to Ukraine. The halt is intended to penalize Russia, which relies heavily on oil and gas revenues from Europe. Other European countries are also taking actions, such as deploying troops and imposing sanctions, showing a united front against Russian aggression. The situation is expected to lead to increased gas prices and Russian propaganda.

How does Russia's dependency on oil and gas revenues affect its response to sanctions?

What was the reaction of the Kremlin spokesperson regarding the decision to halt the Nord Stream 2 pipeline?