7 min

The Double-Edged Sword Lazard Insights

    • Investing

Rising energy prices are one of the most significant economic consequences of the conflict in Ukraine. Europe, which relies heavily on Russian oil and gas, has taken the greatest hit. But Europe is also one of Russia's best customers and a valuable source of revenues, meaning that the dependency cuts two ways.

Rising energy prices are one of the most significant economic consequences of the conflict in Ukraine. Europe, which relies heavily on Russian oil and gas, has taken the greatest hit. But Europe is also one of Russia's best customers and a valuable source of revenues, meaning that the dependency cuts two ways.

7 min