The EU has paid Russia more than €20bn for gas imports alone since the start of the Ukraine war, arguably weakening the impact of the sanctions it has placed on the country at the same time. Can it seriously reduce its reliance on Russian gas by the end of the year?
https://ig.ft.com/europes-race-to-replace-russian-gas/
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia has begun its offensive in the eastern Donbas region, after attacks by Russian forces intensified along the frontlines. Ukrainian officials worry the new offensive could precede more attacks to capture territory in the rest of the country. (Free to read)
https://on.ft.com/3JX09hu
FT View: The idea of a ‘holy war’ in Europe may seem like a throwback to centuries past. But that is essentially how the Russian Orthodox Church, and its head, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, have portrayed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
https://on.ft.com/3EzRMrq
