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Global Energy Transition: Constraints and Opportunities for Russia

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Rubric: Economy, Economic Theory
DOI: 10.20542/0131-2227-2025-69-12-39-51
EDN: GXQAPH
I. Sechin, ORCID 0009-0006-0204-5888, postman@rosneft.ru
Rosneft Oil Company, 26/1, Sofiyskaya Emb., Moscow, 115035, Russian Federation.
 

Received 18.09.2025. Revised 30.09.2025. Accepted 01.10.2025.

Abstract. The article presents a comprehensive analysis of the global energy transition, conceptualized as a multi-level process affecting the fundamental foundations of the world economy, international politics, and strategic security. Special attention is given to the critique of the Western model of “green” transformation, which, under the guise of combating climate change, incorporates elements of neo-colonial policy that hinder the economic growth of developing countries. The author argues that the climate agenda initiated by developed nations functions as an instrument of geoeconomics pressure, enabling the redistribution of financial, resource, and technological flows in the interests of a narrow group of states. Against the backdrop of mounting challenges related to climate regulation, sanctions policies, and energy transformation, the article examines the constraints and opportunities facing the Russian economy. It substantiates the need to abandon uncritical adherence to the international climate agenda and outlines strategic guidelines for building a sovereign energy policy aimed at technological development, efficient domestic energy consumption, and the strengthening of the country’s geoeconomic position.

Keywords: Global energy transition, climate change, economy, energy, developed countries, developing countries, Russia


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Sechin I. Global Energy Transition: Constraints and Opportunities for Russia . World Eñonomy and International Relations, 2025, vol. 69, no. 12, pp. 39–51. https://doi.org/10.20542/0131-2227-2025-69-12-39-51 EDN: GXQAPH

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