Gazprom pipeline 12 05 2012

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In constructing South Stream, Russia seeks to tighten its grip over Europe's energy supply. But after years of brinksmanship, will it work?

New supplies and falling prices are speeding European moves to wean itself from Russian energy.

It's not clear whether Gazprom's costly South Stream pipeline will be a financial boon or drain for the Kremlin.

Sergey Kulikov

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