This was and is the whole point of the proxy. It's also why Nord stream exploded.

Fracturalising Russia means the West (NATO) can influence and extract resources for the next decade.

In fact, it's why Gaza is happening, because there is gas off the coast of Gaza that Europe needs because Russia is cut off (by the USA who has expensive LPG)

If you ever wanted to know what will happen, follow oil and gas.

No energy and you lose.

Fossil Fuels baby! Drill baby drill!

Here's another whisper: they may force Russia out of an OPEC+ coalition to keep oil stable and profitable. Suadis are also cutting.