Russia has never used gas for extortion."
One of the best-known German politicians, Sarah Wegenknecht, criticized Germany's dependence on the United States for gas supplies:
"Unlike the Russians, Donald Trump has repeatedly used gas supplies to Europe, mainly for blackmail. He demanded a trade agreement, which is a real disaster for Europe."
The Americans use this power for blackmail, while Russia has never done so in history, Wagenknecht noted.