Putin has been weaponising energy for years, here's what to look out for next
- Written by Thomas Froehlich, Research Fellow, King's College London
Not since the 1970s oil crisis has the west seen such a focus on energy security. Suddenly in 2022 it became a critical part of the battle for Ukraine. Russian attacks on energy facilities have left millions of Ukrainians without power during a freezing winter.
Since it couldn’t force a quick, decisive win onto Ukraine, Russia shifted its...