Europe's Energy Dilemma: Russian Gas vs. Geopolitical Resolve

Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict Hints that German and French energy firms might resume Russian gas imports mark more than just economic desperation—they signal Europe's quiet recalibration of strategic autonomy. With U.S.-EU ties fraying under Trump-era foreign policy shifts and Qatar LNG talks going nowhere, some EU players see Russian gas as a necessary evil to preserve industrial competitiveness. While publicly committed to decoupling from Moscow, Berlin and Paris may be preparing for a "cold peace" in Ukraine that allows for limited…