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3. Russia-Europe: The Gas Shock Shaking the Global Balance

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has disrupted the global energy balance. Europe, seeking independence from Moscow, is diversifying its energy sources – but at a high economic cost.

Under sanctions, Russia is redirecting its exports to Asia, a less lucrative market. However, this growing closeness between Moscow and Beijing marks a strategic shift in response to the West.