US, Europe plan for any cutoff of Russian natural gas

ap via abcnews ^ | January 26, 2022 | ELLEN KNICKMEYER, AAMER MADHANI and MATTHEW DALY

[RomanSoldier19]

Biden administration officials say U.S. and European officials are coordinating with natural gas suppliers around the globe to cushion the impact if Russia were to cut off energy supplies over the Ukraine conflict

WASHINGTON -- U.S. and European officials are coordinating with natural gas suppliers around the globe to cushion the impact if Russia were to cut off energy supplies in the conflict over Ukraine, Biden administration officials say.

The U.S. and European allies have promised punishing economic and political sanctions if Russia moves its military into Ukraine, but worry about repercussions for Europeans from any such sanctions, including Russia potentially cutting off delivery of its natural gas to Europe at the height of winter.

Putin has deployed roughly 100,000 troops near Ukraine's border for weeks, sparking a diplomatic crisis for Europe and the United States. He denies any intention of invading.

Any U.S. and European measures against Russia in the event of an invasion “also have consequences for others, including us,” Secretary of State

[libertylover]

If I recall correctly, President Trump offered to supply Germany with American liquified gas, but Germany decided to become dependent on Russian instead. Now this.