Euro-Russian relations have strained over the recent years in energy matters as certain vested interests shifted perceptions ... ... Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Dr. Tatiana Mitrova. This is the first of two posts from this special series,... ... research conducted. In this first post of two-part special, a Europe-Russia focused question and answer session is outlined with ... ...?
Energy Weaponry Myth:
Pathological fear does exist, that Gazprom may in some way use its power to influence Europe as a ...
... more. Such lack of economies of scale is common as well as the price disparity due to Gazprom buying gas at almost any price. So it will be vital to reach equilibrium as for instance Europe has hit the other polarity by having too much legislation, as populated areas... ... be also addressed, as stakeholders will be less likely to oppose the presence of the energy industry and fragmentation challenge could be avoided or renegotiated.
Tatyana Mitrova provides a great summary, in her Skolkovo presentation, outlining the overall... ... this Desert:
In all, a lot of changes are needed, being desired and enforced upon Russia with quite a pessimistic mood. But this should not be the case as Russia does...