This writes the publication Der Standard.
"The administration of US President Donald Trump refers to the European Union and individual EU countries as colonies," says Van der Bellen.
It is noted that the statement of the Austrian President is connected with contradictions regarding the Nord Stream — 2 project and the Joint Comprehensive Action Plan on the Iranian nuclear program.
Earlier, the press secretary of the Russian leader, Dmitry Peskov, commented on the US position regarding the construction of Nord Stream 2.