The Russian President commented on U.S. sanctions.
U.S. wants to steal Russia’s leadership on European energy markets, RF President Vladimir Putin told on Thursday, October 19, at the session of Valdai Discussion Club, Correspondent.net reports quoting Zvezda.
“Someone even does not hide that they use political grounds and reasons to promote their own commercial interests. Thus the recent package of sanctions, approved by U.S. Congress, is aimed at stealing Russia’s leadership from European energy markets, making Europe switch to more expensive liquefied gas from U.S.”, Putin stated.
He also noted that Russia allegedly attempts to “impede plotting new energy routes”, including Nord and South Streams.
Reportedly, U.S. strengthened sanctions against Russia in late September.
