Will EU Ramp Up Sanctions on Russian Energy?

The transcript discusses the pressure on EU members to reduce dependency on Russian oil, with Germany and others opposing due to economic disruption concerns. Russia's demand for gas payments in rubles is seen as an escalation, raising questions about sanctions and contract breaches. The use of energy as a weapon in the conflict is highlighted, with both sides initially trying to avoid economic disruption but now leveraging energy for strategic purposes.

Which countries are mentioned as opposing the EU energy agreement due to their reliance on Russian oil?

• France and Italy

• Germany and Hungary

• Spain and Portugal

• Poland and Austria

What currency does the Russian President want unfriendly states to use for gas payments?

• Dollars

• Yen

• Euros

• Rubles

How did the gas market react to the news of Russia's payment demand?

• It remained stable

• It collapsed completely

• It decreased by 10%

• It rallied more than 20%

What are the two main questions raised by Russia's demand for ruble payments?

• Whether it will lead to new sanctions and diplomatic talks

• If it will impact the global oil market and trade routes

• If it will increase gas prices and affect supply

• Whether it is allowed under sanctions and if it breaches contracts

What has changed in the use of energy in the conflict over the last four weeks?

• Only Russia is using energy as a weapon

• Both sides have stopped using energy as a weapon

• Energy is now being used as a weapon by both sides

• Only Europe is using energy as a weapon