“The statement is flawless.
Of course, the marks are accurate.
Firstly, this is interference in the affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, and secondly, an attempt to break the existing norms and foundations of international law, ”said the deputy.
According to Novikov, this situation once again demonstrates that Washington does not regard its European allies as completely independent states.
“In order to ensure this independence and sovereignty, the Europeans will have to reconsider a lot in their relations with overseas partners.
It is clear that they themselves do not pose or formulate the issue in this way, but without revising interstate relations ... such a line of conduct on the part of Washington can be constantly renewed, ”he added.
Earlier, the head of the Eastern Committee of the German Economy, Oliver Hermes, said that US threats with sanctions to the German companies involved in the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline are unacceptable for partners and demonstrate attempts to interfere with international law.