"The EU places its decisions above international law out of arrogance and a sense of self-importance," said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

MOSCOW, August 13. The European Union, driven by the pride and self-importance characteristic of today's European elites, claims that its decisions take precedence over international law, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in an interview with Vesti.

He stated that Brussels has chosen a "very dangerous path" by claiming an unlawful right to designate vessels it considers undesirable as part of a "shadow fleet."

"With pride and a sense of self-importance, which is so characteristic of all today's European elites in power, they declare that their decisions take precedence over international law," said the Russian Foreign Minister.

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