The Duran Podcast EU prepares to launch energy war
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Jan 1, 2025 The discussion kicks off with the EU's energy crisis and the tussle over Russian gas transit involving Ukraine and Slovakia. Political dynamics take center stage as Ukraine halts Russian gas transit, influenced by pressures from the EU and the U.S. The conversation delves into the challenges of reducing reliance on Russian energy, particularly for Hungary and Slovakia. Bureaucratic inflexibility is scrutinized amid rising energy prices, and there's a critical look at how leadership choices affect citizen welfare in the energy landscape.
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Zelensky's Motivation
- Zelensky likely has orders to cut off the gas transit contract with Russia via Ukraine.
- This raises questions about who benefits and why such a decision would be made.
EU Influence
- The EU Commission has likely influenced Zelensky's decision to end the gas transit agreement.
- They aim to end Russian energy imports, despite foreseeing the potential crisis.
Ideology Over Economy
- The EU's ideological commitment prevents them from admitting their plan to cut off Russian energy has failed.
- They prioritize messaging over the economic harm to member states.