[esemor]

Exactly, this is where the strength in numbers and economical power of the EU comes into play. EU commisions should contact the Russian foregin ministry and demand a full response immidiately.

[iphone_elegance]

EU needs Russian oil and gas they can't put up a serious fight

[baybal2]

At the current hydrocarbon pricing, they can heat their homes with top grade gasoline. Western elites need to stop inventing excuses not to fight.

[catalogia]

Anybody as eager for any war as you is insane.

[ashtonkem]

There is a huge range of responses between “do nothing” and “war”.

[catalogia]

And the user I responded to called for acts of war, not the lesser responses you suggest.

[willvarfar]

EU making itself energy independent whilst still buying from Russia would improve things mightily.