The US-NATO onslaught on Russia on the premise that Russia will invade Ukraine has brought to the fore political and economical dynamics including energy which has sent Europe scrambling, caught in the cross hairs of the US militaristic approach towards Russia.
Russia playing the gas card over the standoff on Ukraine: How Europe may cope if Putin shuts off gas? Around 35 percent of the European Unions natural gas comes from Russia. Meanwhile European gas and energy prices are hitting through the roof.
Then there is the issue of trade between Russia and Europe. The EU is Russia's biggest trade partner. Will Russia use the energy card to push for continuing trade between Europe and Russia? How will Europe cope or reject the US on this, especially if sanctions were applied on Russia?
The impact of war and sanctions on Russia: world energy prices, like oil and gas, will be affected, including food, metals and manufacturing. Even the US will be affected: import of Russian oil have hit record high despite souring ties.
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