Gutenev drew attention to the fact that such decisions are at odds with the statements of a number of American politicians about their readiness to establish constructive relations with Russia.
“We see a number of prerequisites for toughening up the confrontation, and sometimes there is a feeling that our readiness to soften the negotiating position provokes our counterparties to take new steps.
I believe that absolute symmetry is needed, including in the imposition of sanctions similar to those imposed against our individuals, ”the deputy said.
At the same time, the parliamentarian expressed confidence in the completion of the gas pipeline project, regardless of the US position on this issue.
"The implementation of Nord Stream 2 depends on our political will and on the political will of our partners, primarily Germany, which in recent years has been increasingly gaining political subjectivity and independence," Gutenev said.
Earlier, the American newspaper Politico, citing a source in the US administration, reported that the US Justice Department had prepared two packages of sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 project.