we re coordinating with our allies and partners and with energy sector stakeholders, including about how best to share energy reserves in the event that russia turns off the spigot or initiates a conflict that disrupts the flow of gas through ukraine. so, one factor is concerns about russia choosing to reduce gas supply. another factor is negotiations with russia about a new pipeline which would increase gas supply. it s called nord stream 2. as you can see from this map, it will deliver gas from russia to western europe via germany. it s not yet been switched on. the us state department has previously warned. this pipeline would double russia s gas exports to germany. so, it s important for both countries. let s speak to sudha david wilp from the german marshall fund, an american think tank. she s in berlin. thank you very much forjoining us