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.

In what ways have both sides in the conflict used energy as a weapon?

What changes have occurred in the energy dynamics between Europe and Russia over the last month?