Quote from: Zlantann on March 02, 2022, 02:50:44 PM

There are suspicions that Russia might fight back by shutting gas supply to the West. Some sources confirmed that the US is already in talks with Qatar to become Russia’s substitute.

But Qatar and other oil and gas producing nations confirmed that they will not be able to provide substantial amounts of gas to replace Russia’s supply.

African countries have been tipped as the best option because the continent has some of the world’s deepest gas reserves. But Africa might not replace Russia because of insecurity and lack of infrastructures.

Who will replace Russia?

https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/3/1/analysis-can-african-gas-replace-russian-supplies-to-europe

I don't think I see a fit substitution in the works. Tbh, Russia is one the largest suppliers of oil to the West and they know this. Should I call this act a form of retaliation for imposing sanctions? I think not. Probably this is a wake up call for the US. I think Iran, Canada, The UK and even Norway or Denmark could be considered to fill in the blanks in the meantime.