Economist Podcasts Gas-trick distress: a visit to Ukraine
Oct 20, 2021
Robert Guest, Foreign editor for The Economist, provides insights into Ukraine's ongoing conflict and its resilience against Russian pressure, highlighting the dire situation faced by residents. Stanley Pignol, European business and finance correspondent, discusses the ambitious need for robust international electricity networks to tackle renewable energy challenges. They explore innovative collaborations in energy interconnections, illustrating the financial and logistical hurdles in transitioning to sustainable sources while underscoring the geopolitical importance of Ukraine's sovereignty.
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Village Diplomacy
- Sergei Shabkin, mayor of a small village, kept his village safe during fighting by cleverly managing interactions between opposing forces.
- He designated separate shopping times for each side, preventing clashes and saving lives.
Putin's Fear
- Vladimir Putin views a successful Ukrainian democracy as a threat.
- He aims to destabilize Ukraine to prevent it from becoming an example for Russians.
Nord Stream 2's Impact
- Nord Stream 2 allows Russia to bypass Ukraine for gas transit to Europe.
- This gives Putin leverage to disrupt Ukraine's energy supply without impacting his European customers.