The US and European Union (EU) announced a new partnership to decrease the continent’s reliance on Russian energy. As part of the plan, the US and other nations will increase liquified natural gas exports to Europe by 15 billion cubic metres this year, the White House said.

At the same time, they will try to keep their climate goals on track by powering gas infrastructure with clean energy and reducing methane leaks that can worsen global warming. Although the initiative will require new facilities to import liquified natural gas, the partnership is also moved towards relieving dependence on fossil fuels in the long run via energy efficiency and alternative sources of energy, the White House added.

Nearly 40 per cent of the EU’s natural gas comes from Russia to heat homes, generate electricity and power industry. US President Biden will get briefed on the humanitarian response to the refugees coming out of Ukraine and those still suffering inside the country. He will also meet US service members from the 82nd Airborne Division. He is also expected to continue talks with Polish President Andrzej Duda.