“There are forces in Europe that, due to their closeness to the United States and their desire to continue to strengthen cooperation with Washington, are ready to fulfill the role of a representative of US interests in the European political field.
And in this sense the Polish gentlemen stand out very much, ”Novikov said.
The MP called such a decision of UOKiK "quite an expected step."
“Until the gas pipeline is put into operation, attempts to disrupt its construction will continue.
And even when it starts working, the desire to restrict gas pumping by any means will remain, ”he added.
Earlier, the Polish regulator decided to fine the companies participating in Nord Stream 2.
The companies were fined $ 100 million, Gazprom - $ 7.6 billion.