EU-Russia energy relations: problems and perspectives

Abstract This paper analyzes the EU-Russia energy relations in period 2010-2022. Although other sectors European Union has a competitive advantage, this area vulnerability of EU to Russia is fully felt. The gas crises (2006 and 2009) conflict Ukraine (2014 2022) highlighted Union’s over-reliance on Russian resources. escalation February 2022 created state uncertainty about evolution cooperation between Russia. aim research identify assess impact sanctions counter-sanctions trade sector Federation, as well problems prospects relations. In order achieve proposed objectives, result mixed design, based quantitative qualitative component, respectively. topicality debate reflected field scientific investigation through significant literature. Official documents Commission Parliament, academic articles studies conducted by various prestigious think-tanks were analysed. Also, data published Eurostat International Energy Agency.