The United States is preparing to supply European countries with ‘as much gas and oil as is needed’ to replace Europe’s dependence on Russian energy imports, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky in his evening address on October 19. This move is part of a broader effort to reduce reliance on Russia’s energy exports and implement sanctions against the country for its actions in Ukraine.
Europe has been heavily dependent on Russian energy for years, with Russia supplying a significant portion of the continent’s natural gas and oil needs. However, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has led to a shift in this dynamic, with the U.S. and other Western nations taking steps to limit Russia’s economic leverage.
Zelensky’s statement underscores the growing role of the U.S. in the global energy market, particularly in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. has been increasing its own oil and gas production to meet international demand and support allies like Ukraine and other European nations.