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I think the annexation of Crimea certainly increased tension between Europe and Russia. I’m not sure how it effected energy policy however.
by gehsty 6y ago
I think the annexation of Crimea certainly increased tension between Europe and Russia. I’m not sure how it effected energy policy however.
- fuoqi 6y agoAnd? How is it relevant to my point about letting European countries to decide their policy for themselves? Some countries like Poland have announced a complete discontinuation of gas import from Russia in the near future (though I suspect they still will buy it indirectly like Ukraine), others like Germany would like to continue import the same amount (which for the whole EU has already decreased compared to the previous decade from ~630 billion m3 per year to ~550). Note that it's much easier for Poland to do, since it still uses coal for 70% of its electricity generation, compared to Germany with its 30-40% renewables and powerful industry.
- gehsty 6y agoI was meaning that annexation of Crimea might have made countries want to be less reliant on Russia as a partner, outside of US-Russia relations. I agree it is up to European countries to do what they want.