Stream 2 issue...I could only get a brief glance at it before they covered it up with a request for a sizable subscription...what I did see were words implying that the U.S. could suffer its own sanctions plus some concern about losing the Dollar's dominant currency position...wish I could find more on this from another source...nonetheless, it could be that this whole thing is some sort of "Gordian Knot" for want of a better description.
All in all, it seems that we're caught between a rock and a hard place on an issue that has clearance levels far above what any of us are privy to.
As for Germany's energy choices, I agree with you that they've made some poor choices...I still remember competing with 'Kraftwerk Union' on nuclear plant deals...fingers crossed that they take a look at the TOTAL cost of Wind Farms...i.e. lifecycles, storage and load factors...and get KWU back in the game.