Gas war, this is how Putin tries to checkmate Europe. But it risks getting burned

In Germany, bills are rising by 60 percent. In Italy, 40 percent. In Poland, by 54 percent. Point one: we can specifically thank for these increases Vladimir Putin. Point two: Putin’s bet is very risky and could backfire against Russia.

On point one, the condemnation – clear and decisive – comes from Fatih Birol, the director general of the Iea, the OECD energy agency, therefore the man who, from a technical point of view, closely follows the energy market, including gas.