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Russia has been accused of holding Europe to ransom over gas supplies in order to win approval for its Nord Stream 2 pipeline, a project that was only completed after Joe Biden lifted sanctions.
The energy crisis has been blamed, in part, on a shortage of natural gas caused by Vladimir Putin allegedly 'choking' supplies to Europe.
Andrew Large, of the Confederation of Paper Industries, attended a meeting on Friday with Business Secretary and other representatives of energy intensive industries.
Seventeen years ago the UK produced enough gas for all its domestic needs, but we are now reliant on an international market and the whims of Russian President Putin.
The UK government has been warned to stop a massive North Sea oil project or see its hopes of becoming a climate leader dashed as the country prepares to host a crucial environmental summit later this year.