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The Greek Current

Trump, gas exploration, and Greece's energy strategy

As President Trump assumed office repeating his campaign slogan of “drill, baby, drill”, Greece announced that US energy giant Chevron is interested in exploring for oil and gas in Greek waters. The move comes as President Trump has also called on Europe to buy more US energy. John Psaropoulos joins Thanos Davelis to look into this latest development on the energy front, its timing and the message it signals to Washington, and why it serves as a reminder about Greece’s important role in the regional - and global - energy market.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Greece aligns with Trump on gas exploration

EU prolongs its Russia sanctions for 6 months after Hungary lifts its objections

Turkey Aims for $6 Billion Weapons Deal With Saudi Arabia

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