"This step demonstrates a lack of loyalty on the part of the United States ... The European Union insists on receiving clarifications from Washington in order to understand their deep intentions," TASS quoted him as saying.
On September 17, France recalled its ambassadors to the United States and Australia to Paris for consultations due to the creation of the AUKUS alliance.
This came after Australia announced that it had ended its submarine agreement with the French company Naval Group.
Within the framework of the alliance, it is planned to create nuclear submarines for the Australian Navy.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian called the decision to terminate the contract a stab in the back.