US seeks to weaken Russia's energy hold on Europe, Hochstein says
"Russia has one [economic] leverage: the energy sector. That is what it has been holding as a sword over the heads of several countries in Europe," said US special energy envoy Amos Hochstein.
The logo of Gazprom company is seen on the facade of a business centre in Saint Petersburg, Russia March 31, 2022.(photo credit: REUTERS/REUTERS PHOTOGRAPHER)ByTOVAH LAZAROFFUpdated: