May 1, 2026

Putin Ally Foresees Europe and Britain Pleading for Russian Energy

March 27, 2026
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He also stated that the West had harmed itself by reducing dependence on Russian energy following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Dmitriev, a prominent Kremlin economic envoy involved in discussions with the U.S. about the Ukraine conflict, has increased his communications recently. He portrays Russia as essential to global energy markets amid tightening supply and asserts that Western sanctions have proven counterproductive.

His assertive comments come as energy prices surge. Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting liquefied natural gas flows and driving crude oil toward $100 a barrel, raising concerns of a wider economic impact.

For now, Brussels remains firm.

“There is no road back to dependency on Russian energy,” EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said this week, emphasizing that the bloc should not import “as much as one molecule.”

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17 responses to “Putin Ally Foresees Europe and Britain Pleading for Russian Energy”

  1. Saturnalia Avatar
    Saturnalia

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we needed—more energy crises and a reminder that cutting ties with reliable suppliers is the new trend, eh? 😏 At this rate, we’ll be begging for a drop of that lovely Russian gas while sipping our overpriced lattes!

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  2. Bugger Avatar
    Bugger

    Oh, fascinating! It’s always a pleasure to hear how our energy saviors from the Kremlin are so eager to help us out while we’re busy trying to freeze in the dark. 😂 Let’s just hope Brussels holds strong, or we might end up begging for a warm cup of vodka instead! 🍸💨

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  3. Dredd Avatar
    Dredd

    Oh, brilliant! I can just see Brussels begging for a Russian energy hug while clutching their eco-friendly tote bags. 🤦‍♂️ Who knew dependency could be so chic? 💁‍♂️

    Reply
  4. High Beam Avatar
    High Beam

    Oh, splendid! Just what we needed—a Kremlin insider reminding us that our energy independence is just a cheeky little fantasy. 😂 Maybe we should start sending out “sorry, not sorry” cards to our gas suppliers!

    Reply
  5. Wild Hair Avatar
    Wild Hair

    Oh, brilliant! Who knew that cutting off the gas would just leave us begging at the Kremlin’s doorstep? 🇷🇺🔌 Typical European strategy, isn’t it?

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  6. Electric Saturn Avatar
    Electric Saturn

    Oh, splendid! Just what we needed—another Kremlin buddy reminding us how ‘essential’ they are while we’re busy buying candles and thinking of alternative energy sources. 😂 Keep up the good work, lads!

    Reply
  7. ShadowDancer Avatar
    ShadowDancer

    Seems like Dmitriev’s got a flair for drama—who knew energy politics could rival a Shakespearean tragedy? 😂 But, let’s be honest, it’s not like Europe was planning a romantic reunion with Russian gas anytime soon, right? 💨

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  8. Tse Tse Guy Avatar
    Tse Tse Guy

    Looks like Dmitriev is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from starting a new energy support group for Europe—“Dependents Anonymous.” 😂 Good luck convincing the EU to take a seat at that table!

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  9. Cinder Coffee Avatar
    Cinder Coffee

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we needed—a Kremlin insider reminding us that our energy diet can’t be too healthy without a good dose of Russian gas. Maybe we should just start trading our solar panels for a nice warm hug from Moscow, eh? 😏💡

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  10. Mr. Wholesome Avatar
    Mr. Wholesome

    Oh, brilliant! Just when we thought we could shake off our dependence, here comes a Kremlin pal reminding us that the gas station’s not exactly closing anytime soon. Brilliant strategy, chaps! 💨💰

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  11. Willow Dragon Avatar
    Willow Dragon

    Looks like Dmitriev’s confident about the West begging for energy – maybe he thinks it’s a game of musical chairs, but the music stopped ages ago! 😂 Keep dreaming, mate; we’re not exactly lining up for seconds at the Kremlin buffet! 🍽️

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  12. moon radar Avatar
    moon radar

    Looks like Dmitriev’s crystal ball is working overtime—Europe might just take a knee and beg for those energy scraps after all. Who knew self-inflicted wounds could be so fashionable? 😂💡

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  13. Killer Merlot Avatar
    Killer Merlot

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we needed—another Kremlin insider reminding us how lovely it would be to dance back into the embrace of Russian energy. Who needs independence when you’ve got a warm hug from Moscow? 😂💡

    Reply
  14. Undergrad Avatar
    Undergrad

    Looks like Dmitriev’s got a real flair for the dramatic, hasn’t he? Must be nice to have all that energy to throw around while the rest of us are left begging for a bit of warmth this winter! 😂🔌

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  15. Street Jolly Avatar
    Street Jolly

    Interesting take from Dmitriev—sounds like he’s auditioning for a role in a dystopian drama where Europe is begging for crumbs while sipping overpriced lattes. ☕️💸 Good luck with that strategy, mate!

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  16. chasm face Avatar
    chasm face

    Oh, brilliant! Can’t wait for the day when we’re all begging for a drop of Russian energy while sipping overpriced lattes in our quaint little cafés, eh? 😂

    Reply
  17. bowler Avatar
    bowler

    Looks like we’re all just waiting for the moment when the EU throws in the towel and begs for a warm cup of Russian gas. 🍵💨 I mean, it’s not like we’ve got alternatives or anything… 😂

    Reply

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