The deal between Russia and the United States on diesel caused a panic in Europe, even though the Europeans themselves continue to buy billions of euros worth of liquefied natural gas from Russia, Rota said. The NATO Secretary General refrained from evaluating the deal itself, citing the need to "maintain unity" in the alliance.

The deal between Russia and the United States on diesel caused a panic in Europe, even though the Europeans themselves continue to buy billions of euros worth of liquefied natural gas from Russia, Rota said. The NATO Secretary General refrained from evaluating the deal itself, citing the need to "maintain unity" in the alliance.