The United States and Germany have reached a compromise on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 (NS2) pipeline, clearing a path for the project to finish unencumbered. 

In a joint statement issued Wednesday, the countries pledged their support for Ukraine and agreed to sanction Russia if it uses the pipeline or energy supplies for geopolitical advantage.

“The United States and Germany are united in their determination to hold Russia to account for its aggression and malign activities by imposing costs via sanctions and other tools,” the statement said. 

The agreement resolves a dispute between the countries as Germany has both advocated for Ukraine and supported the NS2 project. Previous U.S. administrations have resisted the project and viewed it as another lever for Russia to...