Why the West, especially Europe, needs Russia

... worthwhile to remind ourselves why the West, and in particular Europe, needs Russia. Four key issues stand out: First, in terms ... ... the world’s proven oil reserves and 17.4% of its proven gas reserves, and is the fourth largest carbon emitter. It is the ... ... recently submitted a claim to over 463,000 square miles of the Arctic, and its Arctic zone is expected to contain the majority ... ... nuclear deal is a significant achievement towards regional and international security, and it would not have been possible without ...