“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine once again demonstrates unwillingness or inability to build simple conclusions. Nord Stream 2 is one of the key factors in the energy stability of the Eurasian region. The project involved Germany, France, Austria. Maybe official Kiev considers it necessary and sanctions should be imposed on these countries? ”Belik noted.

The deputy stressed that, focusing on Washington, Kiev opposes itself to Europe and forgets that participation in the Nord Stream-2 project and cooperation with Russia is a conscious desire of European countries not to “freeze in the winter and prevent their industry from stopping” .

Earlier, Mirror said that possible US sanctions could be an “additional tool” in negotiations on Russian gas transit.