The European Union fears that a new package of anti-Russian sanctions may hit them the same. In response to the restrictions, the Kremlin may leave Europe without gas.
Moscow's reaction could trigger a new fuel shortage and a spike in prices, Bloomberg wrote.
Concerns among major European states about the economic consequences increase the likelihood of a rift with the United States. The collective West is interested in keeping wars out of eastern Europe. That's why there will soon be talks that should reduce tensions with Russia. Despite this, some EU countries intend to impose sanctions.
A group of these states is still conducting an economic and legal assessment of the consequences of the sanctions.