Under the tanks, the gas passes.
The conflict ravaging Ukraine has changed nothing in the balance of energy terror that binds Europe to Russia.
The massive deployment of economic and financial sanctions by the West promises to be devastating: Bruno Le Maire predicts to Vladimir Putin
the "collapse"
of his economy.
But this battle deliberately spares hydrocarbon sales.
A Faustian pact?
It is the editorialist's privilege to be moved by it.
European authorities have little choice.
Russian gas represents 40% of the continent's supplies.
If Moscow cuts the gas
The valves of the gas pipelines in service remain open.
Gazprom values its reputation as a reliable partner.
Neither the Cold War nor those of Georgia or Crimea interrupted deliveries.
Should we believe it today?
Russia is honoring its long-term contracts but has been playing with Europe's nerves for weeks by rationing short-term sales, fueling soaring prices that are filling its coffers...
This article is for subscribers only.
You have 81% left to discover.
Freedom is also to go to the end of a debate.
Keep reading your article for 1€ the first month
I ENJOY IT
Already subscribed?
Login
