“economic destruction is certainly happening in Europe” ??
link please
Really, you question this premise?
Energy is directly linked to GDP. If you do not understanding of this there’s nothing I can show you. Remember this next year when you see the figures. Europe’s economy is certainly screwed at this point.
Trade is never one sided. If both parties do not benefit from trade it cannot continue. Russian gas and oil kept Europe going.
By the way French nuclear plants are running at about 50% capacity due to maintenance issues. They will not come to the rescue this winter replacing lost electrical generation.