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Vijay Vaitheeswaran | Why Energy Is At The Heart Of This Ukraine/Russia Crisis

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Why Is He Doing This?

Russian President Vladimir Putin is building a new gas pipeline from Ukraine to Germany. The move has been condemned by many in the West as an act of war against Russia. But Andrei Nekrassov says it's more than that, and may be motivated by personal grievances. He believes russia should have long-term contracts with europe rather than short term deals like they do now. Nakrassov: "He might use it as a weapon to bludgeon his enemies"

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