Pressure Mounts On EU To Cut Its Dependence On Russian Energy

The video discusses the EU's energy dependency on Russia and the challenges it faces in reducing this reliance amid the Ukraine conflict. Protesters accuse the EU of funding Russia's war efforts through energy payments. The EU has imposed sanctions on Russia but struggles with internal divisions over further actions, such as oil sanctions. The video explores the economic risks of cutting Russian energy imports and potential alternatives, including increased nuclear energy and renewables. The EU aims to phase out Russian coal and reduce gas imports, but faces challenges in balancing energy needs and political unity.

What percentage of the EU's gas imports came from Russia before the Ukraine war?

• 27%

• 41%

• 53%

• 47%

What did Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuse European countries of in a BBC interview?

• Supporting Russian military actions

• Making money out of blood

• Ignoring the Ukraine crisis

• Being too slow to act

What action did the Kremlin take against Poland and Bulgaria?

• Offered financial aid

• Imposed trade sanctions

• Cut off gas exports

• Increased gas exports

What is one of the suggested alternatives to reduce EU's dependency on Russian gas?

• Rely on solar energy

• Boost nuclear energy production

• Import more oil from the Middle East

• Increase coal imports

What long-term strategy is emphasized for the EU's energy sustainability?

• Building more coal plants

• Increasing oil imports

• Relying on nuclear energy alone

• Investing in renewable energy