[montyspython]

"Not "vital" enough to fight a world war over, no.... Russia has no need for that oil. Europe can get the oil via different routes -- even from Russia."

What? Have you been paying attention to what's been going on? Oil going to Western Europe is precisely what this is about, not about Russian oil consumption habits. You're obviously confused.

[r9etb]

Oil going to Western Europe is precisely what this is about, not about Russian oil consumption habits. You're obviously confused.

Nope. Europe could buy Russian oil; or they could rely on the other supply routes already in place. A pipeline would be a target ... not a reason for war. The reason for Russia and Europe to go to war is still lacking.