Russian energy, double standards: Rules for you, exceptions for the US
By: Global Times | Published: Oct 13, 2026 11:07 PM
Ainalysis
US: Cut off Russian energy.
Europe did.
Now the US wants Russian diesel.
The episode exposes a hard truth about geopolitics: countries cooperate when interests align, and reconsider when the costs change.
Never put your energy lifeline in someone else’s hands — even if they call you an ally.