The EU has not achieved its goal of a full embargo on the import of liquified natural gas (LNG) from Russia. One pipeline provides gas to Hungary, Italy and Austria under a contract with Gazprom, a contract which, however, expires on 31 December.
Von der Leyen appears to be attempting to pre-empt any drastic moves by Trump - either in terms of "switching sides" in the war or a protectionist tariff war.
She had earlier offered her "warm congratulations" to Trump:
Her offer suggests the US has business interest in helping the EU further reduce its energy dependence on Russia.
Sources: Rzeczpospolita, Reuters
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