Antonov's commentary was published on the Facebook page of the Russian diplomatic mission.
The diplomat said that the United States "has long been trying by all means to hinder the implementation of this international commercial project, several legislative measures have been taken."
He noted that "unfounded threats are constantly being heard against Russia and its European partners interested in cooperation in the gas sector, and gross pressure is being exerted on the participants of the SP-2 consortium."
Antonov said that "the United States went beyond the bounds of decency in an attempt to achieve its narrowly opportunistic goals, violate the norms of international law, the principles of fair and free trade, and do not even take into account the opinion of its own allies."
According to him, “all this is nothing more than blatant unfair competition”.
“The desire to create an advantage for oneself in the energy market of Europe, to force the countries of the region to buy American raw materials.
Ultimately, there will be no winners in this adventure, ”the ambassador added.
Earlier, the US Treasury announced the imposition of sanctions against Fortune, as well as the company that owns it, KBT-Rus.