Uneasy reliance on Russia likely to persist

Geography and economics dictate that the EU is dependent on Russia for gas, whether politicians like it or not. Major feature discusses the situation, despite the tensions with Russia over its dispute with Georgia, August 2008 and other issues.

Separtate features discuss the Nabucco pipeline project, and projects in Poland and Germany.

ESO: Background information: West will need to look again at pipeline routes http://www.europeansources.info/record/west-will-need-to-look-again-at-pipeline-routes/

Russia Today, 12.11.08: EU must decide on gas pipe – Putin http://rt.com/news/

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