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 Originally Posted by cocco
How exactly does the US benefit from this?
Who do you think will be stepping in to sell shale gas to Europe? Within a year we'll be hearing news of a planned pipeline across the Atlantic.
Also, it benefits USA because it benefits Ukraine, an ally, at the cost of Russia, an enemy. USA have vested interests in the energy sector in Ukraine. If gas starts flowing through Ukraine pipes again, that's really good for Ukraine, and its investors.
I'm surprised I need to explain this last part.
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