Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi sealed 15 agreements with Algeria's president Monday, ahead of the expected conclusion of another deal to boost gas deliveries and reduce Italy's reliance on Russian supplies. Draghi was received by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, and the two went on to sign agreements and MoUs in areas...
Facing gas ‘blackmail’ by Russia, EU turns to Israel
The European Union wants to strengthen its energy cooperation with Israel in light of Russia's use of gas supplies to "blackmail" its members over the Ukraine conflict, the European Commission chief said Tuesday. Ursula von der Leyen's remarks came as Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, also visiting Israel, said Rome...
EU chief, Italian PM in Israel for energy talks
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi began meetings in Israel on Monday as the EU seeks to wean itself off Russian fossil fuel imports. Both leaders embarked on energy talks with Israel, which has turned from a natural gas importer into an exporter...
