EU signs gas deal with Egypt and Israel to curb dependence on Russia
By DW
16 June 2022 |
1:53 pm
"What a special moment," European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said after signing the gas memorandum. Europe is looking for alternate sources of energy since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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