It has to be. Russia is now able to trade with more freedom. Previously, it had to fulfil the demands of Eurozone and as Europe and USA collectively controlled the prices, Russia couldn't think beyond them. Now Russia is competing.
under normal conditions, with normal leadership in the european states, this competitive situation would be excellent for european consumers as well. but there is nothing here to suggest that a rethink is taking place in the political castes. that is why i see more sanctions, capital controls, restrictions on movement and ultimately further deprivation of liberty for europeans in the pipeline.
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