DW: US pledges full energy supply to Belarus
During a visit to Minsk, US top diplomat Mike Pompeo has said Washington wants to help Belarus safeguard its sovereignty. Pompeo said US energy producers were ready to deliver 100% of the oil Belarus needs.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Saturday that his country was ready to supply Belarus' energy needs, filling a gap left by Russia, which recently cut off oil supplies.
"The United States wants to help Belarus build its own sovereign country," Pompeo said in a joint news conference with Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei.
"Our energy producers stand ready to deliver 100% of the oil you need at competitive prices. We're the biggest energy producer in the world and all you have to do is call us,'' Pompeo added.
Read more ....
WNU Editor: The problem with this US offer is that Belarus cannot pay. It is one of the reasons why Russia cut-off Belarus' oil supply.
More News On The U.S. Offering To Deliver 100% Of The Oil That Belarus Needs
Pompeo offers Belarus oil in rare visit -- BBC
Pompeo says US can supply Belarus with 100% of oil, gas -- AP
Pompeo visits Belarus as Minsk's ties with Moscow fray -- Reuters
Pompeo says US can cover 100% of Belarus' oil needs amid Minsk row with Moscow -- RT
