President Biden and European leaders are expected to announce a plan on Friday for Europe to receive liquified natural gas (LNG) shipments in an effort to reduce reliance on Russia for energy, three U.S. officials familiar with the plan told The Washington Post.

The announcement is expected before Biden leaves for Poland, where he will travel to after meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Friday, the newspaper reported. The paper noted that the details have not been finalized.

The president is also expected to announce a new round of sanctions against Russia while he is in Brussels. Two people familiar with the matter told the newspaper that the sanctions would target the country's defense companies and subsidiaries, members of its parliament and other sectors.

The White House announced on Thursday that the U.S. and its allies would be sanctioning 328 Duma members in addition to sanctioning the Duma itself, 17 board members from the Russian financial institution Sovcombank, 48 Russian state-owned defense enterprises and several others.




A State Department spokesperson referred The Hill to the Department of Energy regarding the expected Friday announcement and pointed to several statements made by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen regarding the sanctions announcement.

"With our partners and allies, the United States aims to strike the heart of Russia's ability to engage in warfare and carry out aggression against other countries, including Ukraine," Blinken said in a statement.

"We will continue to impose costs until Putin ends this unprovoked war against Ukraine. We call on those closest to Putin to cease and publicly condemn this cold-blooded war, which has caused the unconscionable death of hundreds of civilians, including children, and the largest humanitarian catastrophe in Europe since the Second World War."

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Wednesday noted there was an expected announcement coming regarding reducing Europe's energy reliance on Russian natural gas.

"A major priority for both the president and his European allies is to reduce the dependence of Europe on Russian gas. Full stop," Sullivan told reporters.

"And the practical roadmap for how to do that - what steps have to be taken, what the United States can contribute, what Europe has to do itself - this has been the subject of intense back-and-forth over the course of the past few days and weeks," he continued. "And we will have more to say on this subject specifically on Friday, particularly with the European Commission and the European Commission president, von der Leyen. So he'll discuss it tomorrow."



The development comes as the U.S. and European nations seek to further isolate Russia economically by hitting its energy sector.

The U.S. earlier this month announced it would ban Russian imports of natural gas, oil and coal.

The Hill has reached out to the Department of Energy and White House National Security Council for comment.

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Mynd44 Lalasticlala Seun

US are masters at this game

Russia has been trying to hold the entire Europe to ransom because of their gas supply to them. Well US is stepping in and poised to take over and effectively cut Russia off.

Masterstroke by Biden

This will be that proverbial final nail in the coffin of LiLiPutin

No time. Russia can now eat their Rubbles.

For those Urchins that thinks that China will save Russia, look at the map below , you will understand that China is a top oil producing country too. Russia is doomed

Northernblood5:
Russia can now eat their Rubbles

I swear. They think they cannot be checkmated. This is personal for USA. This is their opportunity to tame Russia and the entire EU are in full support.

Wahala for Putin asslickers on NL o

Bubu get sense pass all the board members for EU .. I never knew these people can be so senseless

This is what the war is about for the US, sellin their gas 100times the rate they get from Russia and who suffers, EU of cause.

This was the major reason for the Syrian war, Assad refused to allow gas pipeline from Qatar pass through their territory to Europe. Therefore Assad must go, but they failed as Russia knew that if they succeed their gas dominance in Europe would be over.

Now the US put Zelensky in power particularly for this war, create Russophobia in Europe and make European leaders see Russia as a threat.

Unfortunately it seems Europeans are very dumb.

DannyFX2638:
Bubu get sense pass all the board members for EU .. I never knew these people can be so senseless

very senseless leaders, being used like dummies by the US

bonechamberlain:
very senseless leaders, being used like dummies by the US

maybe there is something the USA use to threaten them if they disobey..one day the world will know

DannyFX2638:
maybe there is something the USA use to threaten them if they disobey..one day the world will know

it's so surprising, it seems likely. Because I can't understand their servitude to the US

bonechamberlain:
This is what the war is about for the US, sellin their gas 100times the rate they get from Russia and who suffers, EU of cause.

This was the major reason for the Syrian war, Assad refused to allow gas pipeline from Qatar pass through their territory to Europe. Therefore Assad must go, but they failed as Russia knew that if they succeed their gas dominance in Europe would be over.

Now the US put Zelensky in power particularly for this war, create Russophobia in Europe and make European leaders see Russia as a threat.

Unfortunately it seems Europeans are very dumb.

So this news is not Western Propaganda as usual?

I thought all news from the West was fake. Why is this one being believed?

Igbofam:


So this news is not Western Propaganda as usual?

I thought all news from the West was fake. Why is this one being believed?

I make my own objective research and decide which is genuine or fake. This has always been the plan of the U.S whether for now its fake news or not. It was clearly stated in my post with historical backup and the US would not stop until it achieves that.

bonechamberlain:
it's so surprising, it seems likely. Because I can't understand their servitude to the US

See one thing that goes for USA is democracy, most nations find it's easier to trust a democratic state than one run by one man, if countries like Russia want to be like USA they need to democratize themselves, nobody will take their chance with a dictator who will just wake up and act irritationally or tear up treaties.

America moved fast to remove Trump because they didn't want him chasing away their allies with his behavior.

sanpipita:


See one thing that goes for USA is democracy, most nations find it's easier to trust a democratic state than one run by one man, if countries like Russia want to be like USA they need to democratize themselves, nobody will take their chance with a dictator who will just wake up and act irritationally or tear up treaties.

America moved fast to remove Trump because they didn't want him chasing away their allies with his behavior.

Do you forget that elections are co ducted in Russia.

bonechamberlain:
Do you forget that elections are co ducted in Russia.

Nazi Germany conducted elections too, conducting elections isn't the issue, dictators conduct elections, issue is how open your democracy is, USA's democracy edges that Russia.

USA Congress can challenge Biden but can Russia Duma do same with Putin? everything running through one man is something many nations avoid.

Igbofam:
US are masters at this game

Russia has been trying to hold the entire Europe to ransom because of their gas supply to them. Well US is stepping in and poised to take over and effectively cut Russia off.

Masterstroke by Biden

This will be that proverbial final nail in the coffin of LiLiPutin

They are talking about reduction of gas dependency on Russia and not curring off the Russian gas.

olugabbie:



They are talking about reduction of gas dependency on Russia and not curring off the Russian gas.

End game is cutting off the Russian gas to Europe.

bonechamberlain:
Do you forget that elections are co ducted in Russia.

Do you mean the same Russia that Putin has amended their constitution so he would stay in power till 2039? Which elections are conducted in Russia? Russia is basically a dictatorship now

Igbofam:


End game is cutting off the Russian gas to Europe.

Reduction in short term and cutting off in ong term.

Igbofam:


Do you mean the same Russia that Putin has amended their constitution so he would stay in power till 2039? Which elections are conducted in Russia? Russia is basically a dictatorship now

Turkey's Erdogan has been in power since 1993 even before Putin serving either as prime minister of president.
China's Xi and his CPC amended their constitution to ensure that his stay in office has no limit.
Angela Markel of Germany just lost out recently after serving as Chancellor since 2005.
According to Western media those are not dictatorship.

sanpipita:


Nazi Germany conducted elections too, conducting elections isn't the issue, dictators conduct elections, issue is how open your democracy is, USA's democracy edges that Russia.

USA Congress can challenge Biden but can Russia Duma do same with Putin? everything running through one man is something many nations avoid.

is Turkey's democracy open or China's democracy open. The fact is that if Putin was bowing to the Americans and not challenging their hegemony, he would have been termed the best president since Lenin. The fact that the US has an open democracy shouldn't make you sacrifice your national interest for another country, exactly what the EU is doing. The US obviously has something over EU leaders.

bonechamberlain:
Turkey's Erdogan has been in power since 1993 even before Putin serving either as prime minister of president.
China's Xi and his CPC amended their constitution to ensure that his stay in office has no limit.
Angela Markel of Germany just lost out recently after serving as Chancellor since 2005.
According to Western media those are not dictatorship.

How does your answer relate to my comment? You said Russia holds elections and I specifically responded to that by showing you that Russia is essentially now a dictatorship based on Putin's amendment of their Constitution and you now shifted the goalpost to make it look like I said America is against dictatorships.

Are you high or confused?

bonechamberlain:
is Turkey's democracy open or China's democracy open. The fact is that if Putin was bowing to the Americans and not challenging their hegemony, he would have been termed the best president since Lenin. The fact that the US has an open democracy shouldn't make you sacrifice your national interest for another country, exactly what the EU is doing. The US obviously has something over EU leaders.

They are not sacrificing anything they just trust USA more, its like way people will prefer to live in USA than China or Russia, USA provides better deal for people, Putin is architect of Russia's misfortune, Europe traded with them even people like Germany supported nord stream 2, they all want stability within the region yet Putin won't listen to them.

Igbofam:


How does your answer relate to my comment? You said Russia holds elections and I specifically responded to that by showing you that Russia is essentially now a dictatorship based on Putin's amendment of their Constitution and you now shifted the goalpost to make it look like I said America is against dictatorships.

Are you high or confused?

you are the confused person here, and trying to be clever. Putin amendment of the constitution does it stop elections. The problem with you guys is that you don't research. There would be an election in Russia in 2024. Young man do your objective research and stop depending on a biased media.

So based on what you have written, I can also assume that to you there is no problem with a country having a dictator.

bonechamberlain:
you are the confused person here, and trying to be clever. Putin amendment of the constitution does it stop elections. The problem with you guys is that you don't research. There would be an election in Russia in 2024. Young man do your objective research and stop depending on a biased media.

So based on what you have written, I can also assume that to you there is no problem with a country having a dictator.

You are beyond obtuse.

Putin came into power for the second time in 2018 and then 2 yrs from the next election he now decides to amend the Constitution through blackmail and threats so he can retain power till 2039 which would be for 21yrs and you call that a democracy?

Will elections hold in Russia for the 21yrs? Yes or No?

When you answer that then your Obtuse sickness just might leave you

And FYI there would be no elections in Russia in 2024 due to Putin's tenure extension amended in the Constitution

Igbofam:


You are beyond obtuse.

Putin came into power for the second time in 2018 and then 2 yrs from the next election he now decides to amend the Constitution through blackmail and threats so he can retain power till 2039 which would be for 21yrs and you call that a democracy?

Will elections hold in Russia for the 21yrs? Yes or No?

When you answer that then your Obtuse sickness just might leave you

And FYI there would be no elections in Russia in 2024 due to Putin's tenure extension amended in the Constitution

my God what kind of ignorance are you displaying. I will try to be civil and avoid insults. Since that's your expertise
Now read carefully
Russia doesn't allow a straight 3 term presidency you do two terms and go but that doesn't stop you from returning after four years. This was practiced when Putin handed over to Medvedev after completing his 2 terms, Medvedev became president for four years and Putin returned to start a new fresh term.
The amended constitution doesn't stop elections it only allows Putin to run for as long as he wants.
There would be election in 2024.

I hope you have learnt now, no go and do more research, I can't continue this spoonfeeding.

bonechamberlain:
my God what kind of ignorance are you displaying. I will try to be civil and avoid insults. Since that's your expertise
Now read carefully
Russia doesn't allow a straight 3 term presidency you do two terms and go but that doesn't stop you from returning after four years. This was practiced when Putin handed over to Medvedev after completing his 2 terms, Medvedev became president for four years and Putin returned to start a new fresh term.
The amended constitution doesn't stop elections it only allows Putin to run for as long as he wants.
There would be election in 2024.

I hope you have learnt now, no go and do more research, I can't continue this spoonfeeding.

To show how dumb your reasoning can be. Read what you typed yourself which I helped you make bold.

So in your small mind, there would be an election in 2024 which in essence would simply be to allow Putin to rule for as long AS HE WANTS.

Read that again and again and ask yourself if you actually have an iota of intelligence in your head.

So in essence the election would be a facade since the decision to let Putin rule FOR AS LONG AS HE WANTS according to you has already been made by Putin himself

Talk about the height of a person's dumb reasoning.

There will be no elections in 2024 when the ruler has already been elected in 2022 after he had the Constitution amended to keep him in power till 2039. If you cannot still grasp the simply principle or lack of in that then I am sorry for your school fees wasted

Igbofam:


To show how dumb your reasoning can be. Read what you typed yourself which I helped you make bold.

So in your small mind, there would be an election in 2024 which in essence would simply be to allow Putin to rule for as long AS HE WANTS.

Read that again and again and ask yourself if you actually have an iota of intelligence in your head.

So in essence the election would be a facade since the decision to let Putin rule FOR AS LONG AS HE WANTS according to you has already been made by Putin himself

Talk about the height of a person's dumb reasoning.

There will be no elections in 2024 when the ruler has already been elected in 2022 after he had the Constitution amended to keep him in power till 2039. If you cannot still grasp the simply principle or lack of in that then I am sorry for your school fees wasted

this guy na wa for you. In plain English Presidential Election would hold in 2024, granting Putin another 2 term meaning it's a straight four terms for Putin, that's if he decides to run after his 2024 tenure expires.

I know your type you won't give up even when caught flat footed, jumping from pillar to post with insults. If you like continue displaying ignorance, I expect you to go back to the dictatorship discussion.

bonechamberlain:
this guy na wa for you. In plain English Presidential Election would hold in 2024, granting Putin another 2 term meaning it's a straight four terms for Putin, that's if he decides to run after his 2024 tenure expires.

I know your type you won't give up even when caught flat footed, jumping from pillar to post with insults. If you like continue displaying ignorance, I expect you to go back to the dictatorship discussion.

Did Putin amend the Constitution or not in order to allow him stay in power till 2039? Yes or No!

Igbofam:


Did Putin amend the Constitution or not in order to allow him stay in power till 2039? Yes or No!

as expected you have shifted the goal post first from asking whether election would hold in 2024 which I painstakingly answered after arguing with insults that it won't hold. It's now whether Putin amended the constitution to stay in power till 2039. Bro you can find out the answers yourself abeg and any answer you get, you are right. I don't have such time.

Tomorrow? Onoh, I thought na only Naija politicians dey do this thing, tomorrow nodey reach oh

bonechamberlain:
as expected you have shifted the goal post first from asking whether election would hold in 2024 which I painstakingly answered after arguing with insults that it won't hold. It's now whether Putin amended the constitution to stay in power till 2039. Bro you can find out the answers yourself abeg and any answer you get, you are right. I don't have such time.

Did he or did he not? Simple yes or no and you are writing an epistle. Run boy run

Igbofam:


Did he or did he not? Simple yes or no and you are writing an epistle. Run boy run

I don run o, it's better for me to run