Czechs Grow Wary Over Russian Energy Muscle

A new centre-right government has begun shaping policies to protect the Czech Republic’s energy sector from the might of Russia, its main oil and gas supplier.

Senior government officials have also warned that Russian state-controlled firms may set their sights on Czech energy supply routes and companies.

The new cabinet led by Civic Democrat Mirek Topolanek has set up an expert panel to assess how to cover future energy needs and appointed a special envoy, Vaclav Bartuska, to take charge of international energy issues.
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