... that the RF will pursue a fast-paced transition to an energy mix mainly dependent on renewables, as the one advocated by the European Union. Such an immediate phase-out of fossil fuels would not be sustainable for the Russian economy, potentially causing ... ... next decades, as the consumption of oil and coal will be gradually diminished. The Russian leadership will surely invest enough resources in securing a steady profit from such energy supply, thus suggesting that natural gas export is expected to increase ...
... devaluing of common values has directly resulted in
disassembling common spaces
, including people-to-people contacts. Today, the never-implemented idea of a visa-free regime is exacerbated by a number of scandals with Russian spies penetrating into the European Union as well as by borders closures on account of the pandemic. It is far more difficult to enter the European Union today than it was five years ago. Yet, free movement of people who carry ideas and values is the key means of communication that stands in the way of deepening the rift ...
... embark on another stage of international expansion for its technological leaders and, unlike many other EU states, is not inclined to politicize economic cooperation
Russia has put forward various assessments of the European Green Deal approved by the European Union in 2019, marking the intensive stage of energy transition. Some experts prefer to stress that developing green energy in the EU is another step in putting an end to energy dependence on Russia and the unstable states of the Middle East as well as a way to build up the EU’s competitive edge by making more efficient use of resources,...
