The US wants to occupy a niche as a supplier of energy resources to Eastern Europe, and Poland will become Washington's trump card in the fight against Russia, writes National Interest.
"Washington and Warsaw are creating the basis for a new transatlantic energy order. Warsaw's pro-American stance and strategic location make it an ideal partner for the beginning of a new era of cooperation, especially in Central and Eastern Europe, "washed by the Baltic, Black and Adriatic Seas", the article states.
It is also mentioned that while the EU is preparing to impose a ban on Russian gas, the United States plans to take a central place in energy exports to Europe.
“Poland is becoming a vital and growing market - economic and military - for the United States and is emerging as a reliable ally against common adversaries such as Russia and China. With Poland as a base and Italy and Romania as transit points, the United States can create a strong energy alliance in the region“, the publication concludes.
In early May, the European Commission presented a draft roadmap for ending imports of Russian energy products into the EU by the end of 2027. The EC intends to present a legislative proposal in June to ban all imports under new Russian gas contracts and existing spot contracts.
Such a ban is expected to enter into force by the end of 2025. It could also affect remaining imports of pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas imported from Russia under long-term contracts. Such a ban should enter into force no later than the end of 2027.
Russia has previously said that the West has made a serious mistake: refusing to buy its oil and gas, thereby falling into a new, stronger dependence, buying more expensive oil and gas through intermediaries again from Russia.