Russia turned off the gas tap to Europe, and the continent nearly froze. In this episode, Tyler Cooper breaks down how Putin weaponized $400 billion worth of energy exports to hold an entire continent hostage during the Ukraine war.

🎯 What You'll Learn:

• How Russia supplied 155 billion cubic meters of gas worth $100 billion annually to Europe before the war

• Why Germany's 55% dependence on Russian gas made it Putin's prime target

• The shocking 700% price spike that sent European energy bills through the roof

• How Russia systematically cut off 12 countries between April and July 2022

👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners who want to understand how modern warfare extends far beyond battlefields into the economics that power our daily lives.

Cooper connects the dots between pipeline politics and your heating bill, explaining why this energy chess match matters for everyone. You'll discover how one country's gas exports became a geopolitical weapon that reshaped Europe's entire energy future.

📍 Chapters:

[00:00] Tyler Cooper introduces Putin's energy weapon strategy

[01:45] The $400 billion dependency that made Europe vulnerable

[04:20] Germany's dangerous 55% Russian gas gamble

[07:15] The 700% price explosion that shocked the world

[09:30] How 12 countries got cut off in four months

[11:45] What Europe's energy future looks like now

This isn't just about pipelines and politics. It's about how quickly entire economies can shift when energy becomes a weapon. Cooper makes complex geopolitics feel like a thriller you can't put down.

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🔍 Topics: Putin energy weapon, Russia gas Europe, energy geopolitics, Ukraine war economics, European energy crisis

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