A few weeks ago I noted that Vladimir Putin--current prime minister of Russia and former president, just biding his time until he can get the constitution changed with respect to term limits so that he can resume the presidency--was a leader who used energy as a power tool.
This week he announced the formation of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) and said, basically, no more cheap gas.
While his move is not wholly unexpected or radical, it does give an indication of Russia's play for (renewed) global power.
He will get re-"elected" and he will venture into energy battles in the future.
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