Russo-Ukrainian war: How the conflict will change the way the world uses energy

With Russian oil and gas politically toxic, Western nations are scrambling for replacement sources of energy. The immediate future will be difficult, but the crisis could accelerate the transition to clean energy

By Adam Vaughan

In just over a month, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has displaced millions of people and killed thousands on both sides. At the same time, the war has triggered historic shifts in the world of energy. Many countries have long depended on oil and gas from Russia, which is one of the world’s top exporters of fossil fuels. But with those exports now politically toxic, they are scrambling to find other ways to meet their energy needs. …