Geostrategic tensions between Russia and European states after the “special military operation” in Ukraine, launched by Russian President Vladimir Putin on 24 February 2022, have put Europe in a position to make difficult and delicate decisions regarding supply of energy products, such as “oil and natural gas.” The issue became prominent after the Western countries introduced sanctions against the Russian energy sector. Europe is trapped between limited internal energy resources and its dependence on import. Following the imposition of sanctions on the Russian energy sector, EU countri...