US to Support Ukraine Gain Energy Independence

Politics ♦ Published: August 14, 2013; 18:22 ♦ (Vindobona)

One of the key priorities of US Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey R. Pyatt is the support of Ukraine to gain greater independence in the energy sector.

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A further key issue is the country’s path to an EU Accession and the aspiration of the Ukrainian population to come closer to Europe, the US official noted. According to him, Ukraine’s energy independence remains an important business as well as geostrategic ventures.

Pyatt also pointed out the strong commitment of two major US oil companies Exxon Mobil and Chevron which…