Observers: Blaming EU Gas Crunch on Russia is Cheap & Dishonest Way to Cover-Up Europe's Own Faults

Europe's benchmark gas price broke a new record on 21 December, soaring to 2,200 euros ($2,495) per 1,000 cubic metres, constituting an almost 800% surge since the beginning of 2021. What's really behind the unfolding energy crunch in Europe and is Russia responsible for it?