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I'm wondering if this all about the NordStream 2 pipeline, though I'm not sure how threatening Ukraine helps Russia's case... maybe just to show that you don't
by jhallenworld 5y ago
I'm wondering if this all about the NordStream 2 pipeline, though I'm not sure how threatening Ukraine helps Russia's case... maybe just to show that you don't want pipelines through an unstable region.
Also, who benefits when natural gas prices go higher?
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- raxxorrax 5y agoNo, Nord Stream is a small part of this and is politicized. Although Ukraine doesn't want to loose its position as a transit country. The western part of Ukraine is dependent on outside help and gas trade is an essential part. The south-eastern part is even more dependent on Russia for that matter. Russia doesn't need Nord Stream 2 as much because they could sell it to China just as well. For such ventures long term stability is important, but the EU already announced they will move away from fossil fuels which adds insecurity. Countries with a lot of resources profit the most from high prices, but Russia might not want them too high because then the US could viably support the EU with gas too.