CNN: US authorities fear that Europe may change its position about Russia
CNN journalists say US officials are worried about Europe's position on Russia: American authorities fear that – due to the energy crisis in the European Union – the public may rebel against anti-Russian sanctions
American officials are concerned about the protest moods in Europe, which are growing along with energy prices. US officials are closely monitoring the situation and political instability in the European Union.
"There is a real risk of a split. As electricity prices are growing and winter is coming, the European public may rebel against the Western strategy of Russia's economic isolation," the CNN says.
Observers note that Europe, including the United Kingdom, is already acutely aware of the consequences of anti-Russian sanctions: energy bills are skyrocketing, while country leaders warn that the continent may face a power outage in winter, depending on how much the temperature drops. "The electricity market is no longer functioning," they stress, adding that European countries will be able to survive this winter if it is warm, because there should be enough gas reserves in this case. However, if the coming winter will be severe, then ‘nothing can be said for sure’.
