EU’s New Sanctions Push on Russian LNG Exposes Global Energy Power Plays

In an audacious bid to suffocate Vladimir Putin’s war chest, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to sanction Russia's liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports along with its aging fleet of oil tankers and major state-owned energy companies. While this move aims to tighten the economic vise on Moscow, it also highlights a deeper strategic dilemma: How does Europe maintain its energy independence without compromising the security interests of the West?Is the EU Playing into Russia’s Hands by Targeting Energy Exports?The European Union, heavily dependent on Russian LNG for about half of Europe’s imports, now confronts a critical...