The political crisis in the Ukraine underlines the instability of the Ukrainian system and might lead the EU to think twice when considering its future relationships with the Orange Revolution country. Political commentators see a possibility that the March elections might see a comeback of the pro-Moscow political bloc.
Although not immediately endangering future gas supplies, the parliament vote will also add to Europe's fears of becoming too dependent on Russian gas deliveries via Ukranian pipelines. Rising oil prices, increasing energy dependency on unstable regimes like the Middle East and the fear of Russia using its 'gas wealth' as a geopolitical weapon have put energy issues high on the EU's political agenda.
