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Japan to send LNG to Europe amid Ukraine tensions
by Eric Johnston
Following a request from the U.S., the government has said that it will offer surplus supplies to Europe.
Japan to send LNG to Europe amid Ukraine tensions
Following a request from the U.S., the government has said that it will offer surplus supplies to Europe.
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