[mac_truck]

Its kind of hard for the AFD to focus on getting cheap Russian LNG, when Germany is importing next to no Russian LNG at all.

Replacing cheap Russian gas on a direct connection with more expensive LNG subject to spot prices and potential shortages is a valid issue...and since LNG is fungible, Russian gas will likely be part of the equation just at much higher prices to Germany than before.

[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

Energy -- of which LNG is but one part -- is the issue. Energy prices are rising rapidly for Europe.

And in parallel, look at those hands which are protecting "something." Boys will be boys, and the often-present Bandera portrait associated with the "boys" will also be seen.

A band of brothers. A Banderite of brothers. It's the company one keeps. It's the images one presents.