German Chancellor Angela Merkel responded to the offensive remarks of US President Donald Trump. He had previously reproached Germany for the fact that its policy depends entirely on Russia because of gas supplies. "In light of the occasion, I would like to say that I myself watched as part of Germany was controlled by the Soviet Union. I am very glad that today we are united and that we can say that we are pursuing an independent policy and we are making independent decisions, "said the head of the German government. Upon arrival at the NATO summit in Brussels, she also shared her expectations from the upcoming event. "The discussions will be controversial.

Positions (participants) will disperse on a number of issues, "the politician said.. Speaking about the disagreements between the countries of the alliance, Merkel had in mind not only the "Nord Stream-2", but also the demands put forward by the United States to all NATO members to increase defense spending. Germany instead of 2% of GDP contributes to the budget of the alliance only 1% and is not going to go on about America. Earlier today, Donald Trump, speaking before journalists before working breakfast with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, called Germany hostage to Russia because of the deal to build the "Nord Stream-2". "We are defending Germany, we are defending France, we are defending all these countries, and yet a number of states are signing an agreement with Russia on the construction of a gas pipeline. We must protect you (from Russia), and you give billions of dollars to the chests of Russia. Germany is hostage to them (Russians). We definitely need to pay attention to this, "- said the head of the White House. Trump is not the first time to sharply criticize the new gas main. He even wanted to extend the project to the action of anti-Russian sanctions, but so far this has not become. Many countries of Europe join Europe. Meanwhile Germany, Austria and a number of other states declare the need to build a pipe. The project participants in Europe and the Russian Federation say that the construction of Nord Stream-2 is exclusively of an economic nature. In April, Angela Merkel said that the construction of the gas pipeline should be linked with the guarantee of preserving gas supplies through Ukraine. For his part, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the project does not imply the termination of transit through Ukraine, if it is economically feasible.