Lithuania Pushes Back on Russian Energy Dominance

Lithuanian officials are demanding lower prices from Moscow on natural gas, part of a broader trend against Russian energy dominance throughout Europe. In response to similar moves elsewhere, Moscow has become more accommodating on issues like pricing in order to maintain the country's position and market share in Europe. However, because of other political positions Vilnius has taken contrary to Moscow's wishes and the fact that Lithuania consumes a relatively small amount of energy, Russia may choose to deal with the Baltic state in a less cooperative way than it has with other European countries.