Serbia is awaiting the final decision of the European Union on sanctions on the transport of Russian oil through the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP).

Asia's growing energy demand threatens to deprive Europe of warmth next winter, putting Europe in a major crisis, especially as it tries to reduce dependence on Russian fuels.

Switzerland is negotiating with Germany and Italy to ensure its gas supplies next winter, to counter the decline in the delivery of Russian shipments.

So far, Russia has cleverly managed to use the natural gas weapon in the war on Ukraine, and turn the battle against its ruble currency from collapse to strength.