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"en.20060116.13.1-021"2
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"Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the Russian-Ukrainian energy crisis has exposed the true face of Russia as an economic partner – a hidden threat to use the energy sector for political purposes. When my country, Lithuania, decided to restore its independence and secede from the Soviet Union 15 years ago, it experienced similar behaviour on the part of Russia – an economic and energy blockade.
By repeatedly emphasising the significance of Russia as a strategic partner and its exceptional position among other countries, the European Union is offering Russia concessions. The main reason for such concessions is the growing dependency of the European Union energy sector on Russian resources. Is it not obvious, however, that Russia could resort to the same tactics it used on us in respect of the European Union if it experiences difficulties? Therefore, I invite everyone not only to discuss the development of a common energy policy, but also to take actions to develop such policy immediately."@en1
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