Biden to meet Qatar’s leader, energy concerns looming large in Europe

Washington, Jan 26 (AP): President Joe Biden will host Qatar’s ruling emir at the White House on Monday, a visit between the US and European allies to put together contingency plans to meet Europe’s energy needs. is happening, the supply must be affected. Russia further invaded Ukraine.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Biden and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani planned to discuss Middle East security, to ensure the stability of global energy supplies and the situation in Afghanistan, where the US military withdrawal and the Taliban’s efforts are underway. After that the human condition has worsened. acquisition last year.

Qatar is one of the world’s largest suppliers of liquefied natural gas and is one of the countries hoping the US can help Europe if the Russian invasion of Ukraine helps stop the flow of energy to Moscow. .

About a million Russian soldiers are deposited near the border with Ukraine. Biden has repeatedly warned that Russia will face dire consequences if it attacks Ukraine further. US officials believe Russian military action may be imminent.

If necessary, Europe can look to natural gas supplies in North Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas. Striving for a Russian cutoff would require “small amounts from multiple sources,” according to a senior Biden administration official who spoke to the internal deliberations on condition of anonymity. (AP) RC

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