Data analysed by the BBC show that Ukraine’s Western allies have paid Russia more for its hydrocarbons than they have given Ukraine in aid.

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    This is why Europe needs to end its dependency on Russian energy and avoid new dependencies on Chinese (or other country’s) renewable technology.

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      So American LNG imports? Doesn’t sound too attractive an option nowadays, although a great bargaining chip in the tariff deals.

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        Well ideally let’s get off of fossil fuels altogether as much as is practical

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          Nuclear or batteries come with their own kind of logistical problems.

          Edit: It might sound that I’m being a contrarian, but I’m with you. Europe has dug itself in a deep hole, and I’m not sure how it will manage its way out without depending on dictatorships.

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      But haven’t you heard, nuclear power is evil. Also, why should we, the developed nations, let international companies tear up the place to obtain the natural resources? It’s way cheaper to force some developing nations and their citizens to toil under horrible work conditions and bad pay. Bonus points: the view in our backyards stays beautiful and we can forget about the slave-like work others are forced to do. Out of sight, out of mind!

      /s