Because Russia thought they had leverage over the EU with their natural gas supply. Waive a wand and threaten a cold Europe and they would be left alone, or so they thought.
"Russia thanks your sons for standing up for...Russia's freedom. Or nazis. Or nato. Or the liberation of Russians living in Ukraine. You know, whichever cause is more patriotic to you."
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Because Russia thought they had leverage over the EU with their natural gas supply. Waive a wand and threaten a cold Europe and they would be left alone, or so they thought.