The United States and the European Union announced that the two forces will be joining together to help Europe pull away from their dependency on Russian gas.
As reported by Fox News, Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leven announced the task force Friday.
Biden said that Putin uses energy to “coerce and manipulate his neighbors” and uses the profits from its sale to “drive his war machine.”
He added that it's not only “the right thing to do from a moral standpoint,” but “it’s going to put us on a stronger strategic footing.”
The task force will “work to ensure energy security for Ukraine and the EU in preparation for next winter and the following one while supporting the EU’s goal to end its dependence on Russian fossil fuels,” the White House said in a statement.
The U.S. and other nations will increase liquefied natural gas exports to Europe by 15 billion cubic meters this year under the new plan.
“It’s going to take some time to adjust gas supply chains and infrastructure that were built for the last decade so we’re going to have to make sure the families in Europe can get through this winter and the next while we’re building an infrastructure for a diversified, resilient and clean energy future,” Biden said.
