Editorial comment
Tis the seasonÂ鶹´«Ã½Ó³»¦ to show them whoÂ鶹´«Ã½Ó³»™s boss. In the balance of power that exists between international energy exporters and their customers, Russia has considerable clout. Its actions over the New Year, whether politically-motivated or not, were a reminder that it is not afraid to wield its power, and also acted as a warning to those of its former Soviet state neighbours who would quibble over price contracts.
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Tis the seasonÂ鶹´«Ã½Ó³»¦ to show them whoÂ鶹´«Ã½Ó³»™s boss. In the balance of power that exists between international energy exporters and their customers, Russia has considerable clout. Its actions over the New Year, whether politically-motivated or not, were a reminder that it is not afraid to wield its power, and also acted as a warning to those of its former Soviet state neighbours who would quibble over price contracts.
