Gravitas: Why Europe is afraid to take on Putin

Why is Europe reluctant to take on Russia over the tensions near Ukraine? The region depends on Russia for a large chunk of its energy supply. Palki Sharma tells you how a war in Ukraine could make Europe's energy crisis worse.

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[samuelumfaumuina]

President Trump was so right and Europe was not listening, well like they say, heal the wound or prolong the pain you choose

[aktob]

I remember Trump warning Europe over their Russia gas dependency. He was ridiculed for it. Now, who's the fool.

[katynewt]

The fact of the matter is that countries aren't governed by common sense.
The EU should've been producing most, if not all of its energy.
They've got the technology, the money, but not the brains...

[warringtribes]

I like how entire Western Europe becomes nervous 🤯 when it comes to Russia.

[drewvalentinoboss]

Western Europe had history of disloyalty and unmindful. So it’s very likely European union will replicate the scene again.

[moyndebs]

This is why I love Finland 🇫🇮& France 🇫🇷 etc that are into safe nuclear energy. Nuclear energy is advanced expensive tech & risky but it’s better than the politics of OPEC+

[sk]

The current Energy crisis in Europe is due to its flawed policies of neglecting Nuclear-Energy when shifting towards a Low/Free Carbon electricity generation.

[diegousalma]

Dear Ukraine learn this lesson:
When you make a deal with USA as a partner you are on your own.
Best of luck.

[arondebreceni]

War is not in the interests of Europe or Russia. This conflict is generated externally by those who failed to prevent the construction of Nord Stream 2.

[beaujeste]

Why does the EU need to ‘take on Russia’?
Russia just wants to do business in a ‘multi polar world’ without US dictating what goes on in Europe.

[VijayKumar-ioxy]

Cold countries are scared of winter understandably. At midway in the current winter Europe has to bow down to Russia. UK and US are not dependent on Russia. Hence the tough talk from US and UK. This isn't fair to Europe. No other choice but sacrifice Ukraine.

[thrinethran]

Going green drastically has a price, that of more expensive alternative sources of energy.

[karsaorlong]

US natural gas, lng is 30% more expensive than russian pipe gas, even if they could get enough of it supplied to europe, a huge economy like germany cant run on low gas supplies and 30% increased cost, thats why it wont do anyting against russia, other countries too

[daYugoslav]

Europe: we are fucked
Russia: checkmate game over
Sadly this is the result
Ukraine are on their own

[deven]

Except that Russia never reduced supply. It's well known why the energy shortage is happening but they can't blame themselves, the people would riot. So why not blame someone far away and beyond the reach of the people?

[VicharB]

The truth is when the spot prices rose sharply countries like USA and Qatar diverted the supply to mostly Asian countries while decreasing the supply to Europe, while Russia a actually increased the supply to Europe; yet they blame game and point towards Russia. Should have signed long term contracts, even today they don't learn the lesson.

[chesslover]

Maintaining respect and keeping the moral high ground will not heat your home in winter.

[AchillesSeverus]

This is all because Ukraine wants to become a NATO ally. Why would Russia want another NATO ally in its doorstep? The answer is simple, Ukraine should honor its agreement with Russia and not tie up with NATO countries.

[yrregrazal]

The Russian invasion in chronological order..
A long time ago, under a Brandon policy.The potato empire sends his troops...
part1:
The Russian phantom menace invasion..
part 2:
Attack of the Russian invasion
part 3:
Revenge of Nato sith
part 4:
A new Russian hope to invade
Part 5:
Nato strikes back
Part 6:
Return of the Russian
Part 7:
The Russian awakens
Part 8 :
The last Russian invasion
Part 9:
The rise of the Russian invasion

[fraufuchs]

I find it a bit stupid to be so dependent on one country. 🙄