The Wall Street Journal reports,"one of the lessons Russian President Vladimir Putin is learning during the Ukraine crisis is that if you have oil and gas, you’ll never be lacking for friends and much will be forgiven and much will be forgotten. Although the United States is weighing heavier sanctions across the Russian economy, Mr. Putin has much control over the European energy market, and is a growing supplier with Asian countries, and many countries and companies are indicating they’re not ready to punish Russia".
