US eyes stronger energy ties with Greece, says interior secretary


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  • Thursday, 11 Sep 2025

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis welcomes U.S. Home Affairs Secretary Doug Burgum at his office in Athens, Greece September 11, 2025. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki

ATHENS (Reuters) -The United States wants to expand its energy ties with Greece, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said during a visit to Athens on Thursday, as the Trump administration works to further reduce Russia's oil and gassupplies to Europe.

Burgum has been in Europe this week aiming to seal energy supply deals, which the U.S. hopes will strengthen its influence in the region while weakening Russia's.

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