Developed by the American Congress of sanctions against the construction of the gas pipeline “Nord stream-2” is aimed at the German economy. The official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova on the briefing on Wednesday expressed confidence that the “aggressive pressure” by Washington on its European allies, primarily in Germany, is “unprecedented” for the transatlantic relationship.
“Discussing in Congress the US sanctions intended to inflict a direct impact on the German economy,” she continued, calling it “a serious challenge for the EU in terms of foreign policy and security point of view its market to foreign investment”. Zakharov believes that the possible reaction of Germany or Europe in General is their “sovereign decision”.
According to her, Moscow “based on the fact that all the participants (project – approx. “RG”) will be able to fully perform its contractual obligations, and all States interested in the new gas pipeline will have the political will necessary for the implementation of this strategically important for reliable energy supply of the United Europe initiative”.
the Bill on sanctions against the project “Nord stream-2” was proposed by congressional Republicans in early June and provoked criticism from Berlin, where he said of possible retaliation.
