Biden, Merkel discuss efforts to keep Russia from manipulating natural gas flows for political purposes
During meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in the capital Rome, Joe Biden stressed in his comments that it was important to ensure that Russia cannot manipulate natural gas flows for harmful political purposes.
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- Published Date: 09:55 | 30 October 2021
- Modified Date: 10:10 | 30 October 2021
U.S. President Joe Biden met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and discussed efforts to keep Russia from manipulating natural gas flows with political aims in mind, the White House said on Saturday.
Biden, who is Rome for a meeting of leaders from the Group of 20 nations, underscored that it was important "to ensure that Russia cannot manipulate natural gas flows for harmful political purposes," the White House said, adding that Biden and Merkel also discussed the situation in Afghanistan.