🟢 [E189] Russian note argues from pure 'just business' standpoint, the US came out nicely. Europe, not the US, was hit hardest by everything that happened. US after Venezuela annexation is self-sufficient in hydrocarbons.

🟢 [E279] Russian analysis: After de facto annexation of Venezuela, US is completely self-sufficient in hydrocarbons. Europe is not — so whose oil and gas will they buy now?

🟢 [E155] Russian note perspective: EU not self-sufficient in hydrocarbons. Where will they buy when Gulf supplies unreliable and Russian imports off-limits? Energy-intensive industries will relocate to US.