European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggesting replacing Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) with U.S. exports in a phone conversation with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 8.

Von der Leyen spoke with Trump three days after his victory in the Nov. 5 presidential election.

Replacing Europe’s supplies of Russian LNG was “one of the topics” the two leaders discussed, von der Leyen told reporters in Budapest.

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The European Union imposed its first major restrictions on Russian gas, including LNG, in its 14th sanctions package in June. Russia still remains Europe’s second-largest importer of LNG, after the U.S.

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    • GiddyGap@lemm.eeEnglish
      53·
      12 days ago

      I’m American, but I try not to say shit like that because it’s not true.

      • lennybird@lemmy.worldEnglish
        47·
        12 days ago

        That in no way precludes one from being a tanky, but let’s explore:

        • As if their defense wasn’t heavily reliant upon the US umbrella and budget that dwarfs their capability
        • As if we didn’t bail them the fuck out in WWII.
        • As if this very fucking action by the EU isn’t proof of that, itself.

        God, I can’t believe you actually got me defending our own military industrial complex. But hey, I really hope you prove me wrong for their sake.

        • GiddyGap@lemm.eeEnglish
          45·
          12 days ago

          Yeah, the “me big strong American man” response. What else is new…

            • GiddyGap@lemm.eeEnglish
              24·
              12 days ago

              Your standpoint is toxic. Doesn’t deserve any real consideration.

          • extremeboredom@lemmy.worldEnglish
            22·
            12 days ago

            Lmao of course this is all you’ve got in response. This is why people don’t take you seriously.

            • GiddyGap@lemm.eeEnglish
              22·
              12 days ago

              Toxic masculinity doesn’t deserve a real response. They’ll just respond with another caveman answer. Seen it a hundred times before.