The Big Picture
Vincent Boland: The era of mutual dependence between Europe and Russia is coming to an end
After weeks of argument and debate, Europe this week joined with other western allies to set a price cap on Russian oil sales, a small but significant step in the continent’s energy transition
Europe has faced multiple challenges since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on February 24. One was to accept and house millions of Ukrainian refugees, which it has done with admirable generosity. Another was to coordinate a military response. Ukraine needs weapons, and western countries are armed to the teeth. They can afford to send materiel and money to aid Ukraine’s defence of its territory and its people – and, to their credit, they have ...