RIA Novosti informs about it with reference to the representative of the press service of the European Commission Peter Stano.

“The extraterritorial application of sanctions is contrary to international law.

European policy is determined in Europe, not in third countries, ”he said. 

Earlier it was reported that the draft US defense budget for the next fiscal year included the expansion of sanctions against "Nord Stream 2".

The Kremlin said that the US sanctions against Nord Stream 2 are a manifestation of unfair competition.