The Devil's Brew — Putin Lures Europe's Addicts

In less than six months, Ukraine will face a momentous choice: End its role as Europe’s historical corridor for Russian gas and sever another link with the aggressor, or extend the transit deal and remain entangled in a vicious relationship, marked by political manipulation and corruption. The stakes are high. The Ukrainian transit decision will affect not just that country’s long-term security, but also the whole of Europe’s future energy policies and ultimately the fate of the Russian gas business …