ViewpointsOpinionRussia Losing Its Grip Over European Energy DominanceMultiple sources of natural gas will soon remove Russia from Europe’s energy marketSavePrintThe logo of the Russian energy company Gazprom is seen on a station in Sofia, Bulgaria, on April 27, 2022. Spasiyana Sergieva/ReutersJames Gorrie5/20/2022|Updated: 5/20/2022CommentaryTo Russia’s great misfortune, its leader, Vladimir Putin, has overplayed his hand in Ukraine.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentJames GorrieAuthorJames Gorrie is the author of the 2013 book “The China Crisis” and discusses current events and China on his YouTube Podcast, The Banana Republican. Author’s Selected ArticlesThe AI Factor Behind Trump’s Power Play on China’s Oil SuppliersJan 23, 2026Greenland Turning Red?Jan 21, 2026Trump Kicking BRICS Out of the AmericasJan 15, 2026Beijing Rethinking Its Taiwan Unification Plans for 2027Jan 12, 2026Related TopicsEuropeRussiaenergy