The new importance of the Eastern Mediterranean region in the light of the invasion of Ukraine and the acceleration of the goal of Europe's energy decoupling from Russia is underlined by the State Department, which says that Greece, Egypt and Cyprus are taking a leading role in the new energy map of the region.
Responding to an ERT question on whether new geopolitical realities have led to a reconsideration of the position on the East Med pipeline, a State Department spokesman explained that the US continues to work with its partners to promote liquefied natural gas (LNG) and electricity interconnection projects that will enhance Europe's energy diversification.
"We are in full cooperation with Europe and other partners in the Eastern Mediterranean to achieve our goal, which
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