Comment on End of Russian gas via Ukraine sparks unease in eastern Europe
Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 days ago
They’ve had plenty of time to transition to cheaper, cleaner, and more sustainable alternatives.
Even if Ukraine WEREN’T fighting off an invasion from a fascist regime that relies on income from fossil gas, this would still be squarely on the governments who would rather deprive their people than do the obviously right thing.
I mean, 5 years is still pretty fast for transitioning entire energy sectors and supply. Not that I fault Ukraine for turning off the gas, but I also don’t think Moldova could have transitioned in 5 years easily if at all.
It can take a decade just to build a single refinery, or new pipeline, or other infrastructure. It’s not something someone can just say go and have it all set up and running in a few years.
banghida@lemm.ee 5 days ago
It’s likely that their entire economy is tied to that cheap russian gas. Like, literally infrastructure is made around that gas.