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What percentage of Europe's imported gas and oil did it rely on Russia for before the war on Ukraine?

Europe relied on Russia for 40-45% of its imported gas and a quarter of its oil before the war.

What percentage of Europe's imported gas and oil did they rely on from Russia before the war on Ukraine?

Europe relied on Russia for 40-45% of its imported gas and a quarter of its oil before the war.

What is the warning that the FBI recently issued regarding public charging stations?

The FBI recently warned consumers against using free public charging stations, saying crooks have managed to hijack public chargers that can infect devices with malware, or software that can give hackers access to your phone, tablet or computer.

Why did Europe ban imports of sea-borne oil from Russia in December 2019?

<p>Europe banned imports of sea-borne oil from Russia in December 2019 to impose economic sanctions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Europe ban imports of sea-borne oil from Russia in December 2019?

<p>Europe banned imports of sea-borne oil from Russia in December 2019 to impose economic sanctions on Russia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should you avoid using free charging stations according to the FBI's Denver field office?

<p>According to a tweet from the FBI's Denver field office, you should avoid using free charging stations in airports, hotels, or shopping centers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pipeline did Russia shut off in retaliation to the ban on sea-borne oil imports?

<p>Russia shut off the Northern Druzhba pipeline to Poland and Germany in retaliation to the ban on sea-borne oil imports.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should you carry your own charger and USB cord instead of using public charging stations?

<p>Bad actors have figured out ways to use public USB ports to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices, as warned by the FBI. Thus, carrying your own charger and USB cord and using an electrical outlet instead is a safer option.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Russia shut off the Northern Druzhba pipeline to Poland and Germany?

<p>Russia shut off the Northern Druzhba pipeline to Poland and Germany in retaliation to the ban on imports of sea-borne oil from Russia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

  • Russian oil and gas continue to flow through Ukrainian pipelines during the war on Ukraine.
  • Europe relied on Russia for 40-45% of its imported gas and a quarter of its oil before the war.
  • Russia has tried to bully Europe into dropping economic sanctions by throttling supplies.
  • Europe has almost entirely unplugged itself from Russian energy but not entirely.
  • The continuing flow is partly due to the old system, contract law, market reality, and political expediency.
  • Europe banned imports of sea-borne oil from Russia in December 2019 with a few temporary exceptions.
  • Landlocked countries were exempted from the ban on oil imports via pipelines.
  • Russia shut off the Northern Druzhba pipeline to Poland and Germany in retaliation to the ban.
  • Oil continued to flow via the Southern Druzhba pipeline through Ukraine to refineries in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.
  • The flow of oil and gas through Ukrainian pipelines is a complex issue with various factors at play.

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Test your knowledge on the complex issue of Russian oil and gas flowing through Ukrainian pipelines during the war on Ukraine. Discover the reasons why Europe relied heavily on Russia for energy before the war, and how it has almost completely unplugged itself from Russian energy since. Learn about the ban on sea-borne oil imports from Russia and the exemptions for landlocked countries. Test your understanding of the various factors at play in the continuing flow of oil and gas through Ukrainian pipelines. Take this quiz to become an expert on

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