This is reported by Deutsche Welle.

According to him, at the moment Washington is confusing economic and political interests. At the same time Gabriel believes that Trump has the opportunity to discuss with them these sanctions in the plane of European interests.

"We Europeans rely on the fact that here no one will act contrary to European interests," said Gabriel.

Also, the minister very much hopes that US President Donald Trump will not approve the sanctions in this form.

Recall, as previously reported, "URA-Inform", in the Congress of the United States of America decided to extend sanctions against the Russian Federation and North Korea.