Attempts by Germany and France to secure emergency gas supplies from Russia illustrate just how reliant Europe has become on the Kremlin to fulfil its energy needs. With global energy prices hitting record highs, there is a growing awareness that Russian President Vladimir Putin is actively encouraging price hikes in a bid to win European approval for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, whose construction was completed last month.
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The Telegraph: Europe has found itself at Putin’s mercy
Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) speaks with Rosneft oil giant chief executive Igor Sechin during Putin's visit in Kemerovo region on Aug. 27, 2018.
