Security Discourse of the Russian Federation on the Energy Relations with the EU in 2012-2017

In: Vojenské rozhledy: vojenskoteoretický časopis = Czech military review, Band 26, Heft 2, S. 56-72

Abstract

The article explores the energy security relations between Russia and the EU. The aims of this article are two. The first is to analyze the content and basic themes of the Russian security discourse on energy relations with the EU in 2012-2017. The second is to interpret the influence of norms and values in the energy security discourse on identity and interests of Russia in the studied period. Security discourse of the Russian Federation focuses on defending Russian diversification projects to strengthen EU energy security. In the security discourse, Russia in relations with the EU de-securitizes the issue of energy when it presents itself as the main and reliable partner and supplier of oil and gas to the EU.