logo
episode-header-image
About this episode

In a time when geopolitical tensions play a crucial role in shaping global economics, this episode of Down to Business English is very pertinent. Join co-hosts Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux as they explore the intricate dynamics of Russian gas exports to Europe. This discussion offers insights into current events while providing an opportunity to enhance your business English vocabulary and listening comprehension skills. Perfect for anyone eager to understand the complexities of international trade and energy dependency while improving their English proficiency.

Dez and Skip discuss the complex issue of Russian gas exports to Europe, a topic central to current geopolitical and economic debates. They examine Europe's reliance on Russian gas and its impact on both politics and the economy, focusing on European strategies to reduce this dependency.

Listeners aiming to enhance their business English will find Skip and Dez’s discussion particularly useful. In this episode they discuss:

  1. The consequences of European countries reliance on Russian gas.
  2. The creative measures taken to circumvent current challenges in energy supply.
  3. The strategic importance of weaning off dependency on a single energy source for achieving autonomy in energy policy and security.


Do you like what you hear?

Become a D2B Member today for to access to audio scripts, bonus vocabulary episodes, and D2B Member-only episodes.

Visit d2benglish.com/membership for more information.

Follow Down to Business English on Apple podcasts, rate the show, and leave a comment.

Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at

downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com

Follow Skip & Dez

Skip Montreux on Linkedin

Skip Montreux on Instagram

Skip Montreux on Twitter

Skip Montreux on Facebook

Dez Morgan on Twitter

RSS Feed

Up next
Aug 18
The Protein Push: From Bodybuilding Niche to Global Trend
Once limited to gyms and fitness circles, protein-packed products have gone mainstream. From “proffee” at Starbucks to high-protein rice balls at Japanese convenience stores, protein is everywhere — and the market is booming. In this episode of Down to Business English, Samantha ... Show More
18m 59s
Aug 11
The Coldplay Kiss-Cam Scandal
A viral Kiss Cam moment at a Coldplay concert exposed an affair between two executives of the data tech company Astronomer, forcing both to resign. But instead of hiding from the scandal, Astronomer turned the incident into a surprising PR win. In this episode of Down to Business ... Show More
14m 20s
Jul 24
Reimagining Wearables
Smart glasses are making a comeback, with big tech companies hoping these AI-powered wearables will soon become part of everyday life. But will smart glasses finally become popular, or will they fail again like before? In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux an ... Show More
23m 38s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2022
The remaking of Europe
Europe’s priorities have undergone a massive shift in response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Gideon talks to political scientist Ivan Krastev about how central Europe is gaining influence within the EU as a result of the Ukraine war.Clips: United Nations; France24 More ... Show More
25m 49s
May 2022
Money Talks: Out of gas
Russia’s trade surplus has continued to grow, even in the wake of Western sanctions. It’s now forecast to be double what it was last year. That’s prompted an acknowledgement among Western countries that more needs to be done to squeeze the country economically. Recently, the G7 a ... Show More
33m 42s
May 2022
Money Talks: Out of gas
Russia’s trade surplus has continued to grow, even in the wake of Western sanctions. It’s now forecast to be double what it was last year. That’s prompted an acknowledgement among Western countries that more needs to be done to squeeze the country economically. Recently, the G7 a ... Show More
33m 42s
Sep 2022
Why Europe’s energy prices are spiraling out of control
Europe is just weeks out of a record-setting heatwave, but panic is already setting in about how the continent will cope come winter. Russian gas imports into the EU have slowed to a trickle in response to sanctions over the war in Ukraine. That has exposed other faultlines in en ... Show More
20m 16s
Sep 2022
Money Talks: Running on empty
Europe is facing a catastrophic energy crisis. Prices for the natural gas needed to power many of its electricity plants have increased ten-fold since last summer. Most recently, Russia has choked off gas supplies to the Nord Stream 1 pipeline in retaliation against the G-7’s dec ... Show More
37m 41s
Sep 2022
Money Talks: Running on empty
Europe is facing a catastrophic energy crisis. Prices for the natural gas needed to power many of its electricity plants have increased ten-fold since last summer. Most recently, Russia has choked off gas supplies to the Nord Stream 1 pipeline in retaliation against the G-7’s dec ... Show More
37m 41s
Mar 2022
Energy, Food, and War in Eastern Europe
Volatility remains the dominant theme for financial markets, as prices for energy and food commodities continue to rise along with hostilities in Eastern Europe. Russia’s war on Ukraine has made central bankers’ fight against inflation that much more complex. And its broader rami ... Show More
36m 38s