The West has just hit Russia with new sanctions — targeting Lukoil and Rosneft, two of its largest energy giants — while the EU rolled out its 19th sanctions package. Many in Washington and Brussels are celebrating, believing this time the Russian economy will finally collapse.
But at the 8th Russian Energy Week in Moscow, Russia sent a different message: it’s not retreating — it’s reshaping the global energy order.
In this video, we break down why the Russian economy isn’t just surviving sanctions—it’s adapting and thriving. From Putin’s vision of a “fair and sustainable global energy model” to Russia’s strategic pivot toward Asia and the Global South, we explore how Moscow is transforming its energy diplomacy.
0:00 – The myth of sanctions success
2:45 – Russia’s message at Energy Week
6:10 – The new energy architecture
10:00 – Europe’s self-inflicted wound
14:20 – The rise of Asia and the Global South
Credit to : World Affairs In Context