The countries in this region have understood that dependence on Russian oil and gas is an extremely bad thing and there is a convergence of interest in diversifying sources of supply, even as we work to transition to green energy, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland said today following her meeting this morning at the Presidential Palace with President Nicos Anastasiades. [BR][BR]Asked if the EastMed pipeline is now a vital option for the US after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ms Nuland said "the idea there is to build a very long pipeline in very deep water over a period of about 10 years and we think that's very expensive, not economically viable and will take too long."
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