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  • Russia used gas as a weapon? Isn't that illegal? And I didn't realize they'd even attacked (western) Europe! Commented Jul 3, 2025 at 21:22
  • @RyanJensen After Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 Russia dramatically cut gas exports to Europe, especially through Nord Stream 1. Supplies via Ukraine and Poland were also reduced or halted. This caused: skyrocketing energy prices across Europe, fears energy shortages going into winter, and a scramble for alternative gas sources (LNG from the U.S., Qatar, etc.). The intent and effect was to pressure Europe to reduce support for Ukraine. Russia used Europes energy dependence as a weapon to threaten European lives going into winter and the European economy. Commented Jul 4, 2025 at 14:28
  • Sorry, it was a joke. I understand the natural gas situation Commented Jul 5, 2025 at 18:59