http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574...07-401,00.html
The dangers of provoking the russian bear.
The article mentions an accusation by the Ukranians that it is all a fabrication of Russia's. I agree. This way, russia is punishing Ukraine, and is punishing Europe for pushing NATO further and further eastwards. Russia can use the gas themselves, or they can sell it south or eastwards where there are millions of consumers at the ready.
Russia 1 - Europe 0