The future U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed concerns that the dependence of European countries on Russian gas supplies could turn into a political Europe's dependence on Russia.
"Turn off the gas Russia supplies to Ukraine and therefore for much of the rest of Europe in early 2009 was a sharp reminder of how Europe is dependent on energy imports from Russia. This energy dependence can create a degree of political dependence, which we must help the Europeans to avoid "- Clinton said in written responses to questions, Republican Senator Richard Lugar, represented in the U.S. Senate in connection with the approval of her candidacy for the post of Secretary of State.
A candidate for the post of secretary of state in their replies emphasized the importance of diversifying energy supplies to Europe and said that "vigorous U.S. engagement in support of expanding trade and investment in energy transportation is an important priority for U.S. interests."
In addition, Clinton said that Barack Obama administration would seek from the U.S. allies a political agreement on the Nabucco gas pipeline project.
Nabucco Gas Pipeline (Nabucco) to be built to supply gas from the Caspian region through Turkey. This is the main gas pipeline length of 3.3 thousand kilometers bypassing Russia from Central Asia to EU countries, notably Austria and Germany. Estimated yield - 31 billion cubic meters of gas a year. The project cost is estimated at 7.9 billion euros.
Remember, Hillary Clinton said yesterday that the administration of the next U.S. President Barack Obama is ready to cooperate constructively with Russia.
"Turn off the gas Russia supplies to Ukraine and therefore for much of the rest of Europe in early 2009 was a sharp reminder of how Europe is dependent on energy imports from Russia. This energy dependence can create a degree of political dependence, which we must help the Europeans to avoid "- Clinton said in written responses to questions, Republican Senator Richard Lugar, represented in the U.S. Senate in connection with the approval of her candidacy for the post of Secretary of State.
A candidate for the post of secretary of state in their replies emphasized the importance of diversifying energy supplies to Europe and said that "vigorous U.S. engagement in support of expanding trade and investment in energy transportation is an important priority for U.S. interests."
In addition, Clinton said that Barack Obama administration would seek from the U.S. allies a political agreement on the Nabucco gas pipeline project.
Nabucco Gas Pipeline (Nabucco) to be built to supply gas from the Caspian region through Turkey. This is the main gas pipeline length of 3.3 thousand kilometers bypassing Russia from Central Asia to EU countries, notably Austria and Germany. Estimated yield - 31 billion cubic meters of gas a year. The project cost is estimated at 7.9 billion euros.
Remember, Hillary Clinton said yesterday that the administration of the next U.S. President Barack Obama is ready to cooperate constructively with Russia.
