Europe’s energy dilemma is intensifying as economic pressures revive debate over whether Russian gas should return to the EU’s energy mix. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has accused Western leaders of applying double standards, questioning why Russian energy faces condemnation while Western countries pursue their own fuel interests. Fico also pointed to a reported diesel deal involving Donald Trump as he challenged the EU’s approach to energy policy. Meanwhile, disagreements over Ukraine funding are adding to divisions within Europe, with Fico criticising Kyiv’s reported request for a €70-billion package. Could energy costs and political disagreements reshape Europe’s approach to Russia and Ukraine?
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