Europe has spent decades tethered to Russian energy. The pipelines from Siberia to Berlin symbolized not just trade, but a geopolitical leash. When Russia-Ukraine war started, the EU vowed to break free. Sanctions, embargoes, and ambitious targets to phase out Russian oil and gas by 2028 were hailed as a turning point. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Europe isn’t achieving independence. It’s simply swapping one dependency for another. The continent is cutting the cord to Moscow only to plug itself into Washington. From Kremlin Pipelines to American Tankers The shift is dramatic. Where once Russian pipelines defined Europe’s energy map, now American LNG tankers dominate the scene. These aren’t isolated…