DW-WORLD: Analysis: Europe Hopes to Reduce Russian Energy Dependency This week's EU summit declaration on Georgia was kept markedly short when it came to energy.
But the two sentences contain an important message for European leaders on diversifying energy suppliers. (03.09.2008) DW-WORLD: Georgia Crisis Threatens EU Bid for More Energy Sources Europe's declared goal to shift away from Russian oil and gas has always beem a challenge. But it's become even more difficult after Moscow's assault on Georgia, analysts say. (31.08.2008) DW-WORLD: Germany Calls Rumored Russian Oil Cut Unlikely The German government sees no signs that Russia might cut oil deliveries to Europe as part of its response to the crisis over Georgia, a spokesman has said. A newspaper report initially suggested this possibility. (29.08.2008) DW-WORLD: Background: Europe's Reliance on Russian Energy Europe is increasingly Pope warns of 'spiritual desert' ...
Barroso points out importance of atomic power ... reliant on Russia to supply its oil and natural gas, giving Moscow immense leverage over those European capitals that use its power most. (28.08.2008)
(Deutsche Welle)
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