The energy picture of the Black Sea region is being changed with new energy infrastructure and ongoing attempts of the Russian Federation to enhance its energy influence on other countries. The article focuses on analysing these transformations, their consequences, the current energy problems, and possible threats produced by Russia using energy facilities for military purposes. The authors propose recommendations to counter Russia’s energy expansion and balance its dominance in the Black Sea region
ENERGY CRACKS OF THE BLACK SEA SECURITY
Mykhailo Gonchar is the president of the Centre for Global Studies “Strategy XXI”.
Igor Stukalenko is the head of the energy programmes of the Centre for Global Studies “Strategy XXI”.